Charity Number: 1129635
Withington Methodist Church
Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024

Withington Methodist Church
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and Administrative Information
Trustees, Report
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
10
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Stalements
12-20

Withington Methodist Church
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Revd Dr Caroline Wickens
Papa Andoh-Kweku
Giselle du Tott
David Phoenix-stone
Heather Steward
John Shutueworth
Jenny Went
Helen Fielding
Hannan Noel
Elizabeth Acquah-Adu
Richard Kirkby
Elycia Omiandy
Julia Connell
Lynne Kirkby
Jacqueline Kirkby
Margarel Clarson
Lucy Goodman
Don Taylor
Jani￿ Clark
Charity Number in England and Wales
1129635
Prlnclpal Address
439 Wilmslow Road
Wilhington
Manchester
M20 4AN
UK
Independent Examinèr
Steven Nixon 8Sc (Hons) FCCA
Langers MN Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered
Auditors
8-10 Galley Road
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 1PY
GB
PrSnclpal Bankers
Nalwesl PLC
699 Wilmslow Road
Didsbury
Manchester
M20 6NW

Withington Methodist Church
TRUSTEES. REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
The trustees present their Trustees, Report and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31
August 2024.
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charilies.. Statement of
Recommended Practs'ce applicable to charities preparing their financial stalemenls in accA)rdanGe with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
The Truslees. Report contains the infomation reqUI￿d to be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the
Statement of Recommended Practice (SORPI guidelines. The trustees of the charity are also charity trustees for the
purpose of charity law and under the charity's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees.
In this rewrt the trustees of Wilhington Methodist Church present a summary of its purpose. governance. activities,
achievements and finances for the financial year 31 August 2024.
The charity is a registered charity and although not obliged to comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102, the organisation has implemented its recommendations where
relevant in these financial statements.
Mission, Objectives and Strategy
Mission Statement
All Methodist Churches
The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall b8 deemed to have been since the date of union the advancement
(al the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church.,
{bl any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, district, circuit, local or other organisation of th8
Methodist Church;
(cl any chantable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church;
(dl any purpos8 for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church.
Withingion Methodist Church
Aim and purpose
The CC has the responsibility of promoling the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelical, social and
8cum8nical.
The members of the CC are the managing trustees of the propety with responsibility for everything to do with its
maintenance and upkeep.
Objectlves
Objectives and Adivities
The CC is committed lo enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part ofthe church
community. The CC mainlains an overview ofworship. Ourserwices and worship put faith into practice through prayer
and scripture, music and sacrament.
When planning our activities for Ihe year the CC considered the Commission's guidance on public benefil and, in
particular, the guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular. we try to enable ordinary people to
live out Iheir faith as part of Ihe local community through-.
Worship and prayer, study and fellowship
- Pastoral care for our members and community roll
Mission and outreach work
Service lo the local community.
To facilitate this work it is important that we maintain the fabric of the church building (which had a £1.4 million
redevelopment in 19981. Restricted funds were held for Ihis purpose until October 2023, when the restrictions were
released owing to the end of the lease with the NHS.

Withington Methodist Church
TRUSTEES. REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
Stru¢ture, Governance and Management
Structure
The Goveming Documents of the Methodisl Church of Great Britain, of which Withingion Methodist Church is an integral
part, are the Deed of Union (1932) and the Methodist Church Act {1976). The Trustees are the individual members of
the Church Council.
The Withington Methodist Church Council ICC) is made up of ex officio members and members elected at the AGM.
All members are eligible. All others who attend our serwices or who are members of the congregation are eligible to
attend the CC as obseNers. The CC is responsible for the decisions of general concern and importance to the church
including how the funds are spent. They delegate clear responsibilities to the Building Management Team and the
Finance Team who report back to the CC. The CC meets three times a year and organises the Church AGM.
Circuit Meeting
Four members of the CC and the Church Treasurer are members of the Circuit Meeting. and therefore Trustees for the
Manchester Circuil of the Methodist Church of Great Britain. This provides links belween our local church and the wider
church structures.
Review of Activities, Achlevements and Perforniance
Worship and prayer
The CC in conjunction with the Superintendent Minister and l¢)cal leadership arranges Sunday services and other weekly
activities. These include: Sunday morning worship, Bible study. midweek prayer and additional services lo reflect the
Christian year.
We conlinue to welcome a number of university students and other young adults coming to study or work in Manchester,
Including many from overseas. The congregation on a Sunday moming has a wide ethnic mix.
As a Methodist Church we hold a list of members and a community roll. Al present we have approximately 52 member5
and a community roll of over 400.
As well as our regular services, we enable our community to celebrate and thank God al the mileslones of the journey
through life. We welcome children for baptism and keep in touch with the families. inviting them to appropriate worship.
Through funeral seNices we are able to support families through our prayers and share with them Ihanks to God for
the life of their loved ones.
As a local church we are linked with the other Methodist churches in the Manchester Circuit. to which we pay an annual
Assessment. Our Minister serves as Superinlendent and has pastoral charge of one other local church as well as
Withinglon Methodist Church.
Pastoral Care
The Church has a system of pasloral care through pastoral visitors who undergo appropriale safeguarding checks and
training and work in conjunction with the minister to ensure the care of those connected with the Church either by
membership or who are on our community roll.
We come into contact with a greal number of people as we run a preschool group. Monday Monkeys. support the
Brownies who meet on the premises, and have groups for men and women, the Men's Club and Ihe Wednesday
Fellowship. We provide a base for two addiction groups. Narcotics Anonymous and the Friends of the Brian Hore Unit.
We also provide facilities for Withington Assist. All these activities are advertised in our weekly notices and monthly
magazine, which is distributed widely not only to our present membership bul to others interested, and is being added
to the information available on our website- www.withingtonmethodistchurch.org.
The Church Premises
Our church premises are open seven days a week. demonstrating to the IC￿al community an active Christian presence
in their midst. The church office is open to the public every weekday.
In addition to the use by the church the premises provide accommodation and facilities for Ihe Heart Help Support
Group (for people with heart problems referred by the health service). Head Forward Centre, a day care seNice for
people who have suffered head injuries (supported by the health service), and Assisl, a community care organisation
which links volunteers with people who need occasional or regular informal help. Each of these Se￿ICeS Gontribules to
the cost of running the premises and we maintain good contacts with them.
Other local charitable and commercial groups also use our premises.

Withington Methodist Church
TRUSTEES, REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
Child Contact Cenlre
The Conlacl Centre celebraled its 30th anniversary in 2022 and is open every other Saturday morning to provide
facilities for separated parents to have contact with their children. as directed by the courts. 11 is run entirely by
volunteers, a mix of church members and commilled helpers from the local community. It is a member of the National
Association of Child Contact Centres from which it receives acc￿di13t10n, advice, guidan￿ and training. Referrals are
made through local solicitors. A high propNJrtion of families referred come from minority ethnic communities. The Contact
Centre operates under the direction of the CC and confomis strictly to the Methodist Church's safeguarding policies. All
volunteers undergo DBS checks and safeguarding training.
During the year we provided a service for 17 families representing 25 children.
Mission and Evangelism
Our Church operates within a large diverse community of South Manchester and aims lo serve that community in
providing a spiritual context for community activity and practical care.
We are also committed lo support Christian Aid and various charitable organisations of the Methodist Church as a
whole. We also give financially to disaster appeals as and when they occur
We have good ecumenical relationships with other local churches, especialty our Anglican colleagues al the local
AnglirAn church.
We are developing a supportive relationship with the local L'Arche community via an initiative known as Bread Church.
The church is a corporate member of Withington Civic Society and church members support their activities. We provide
pr8mises for some of their events and a base for some of their actsvities in the local area.
Worship on Sunday mornings sees congregations of 30 - 35. and we are attracting new members. Sunday evening
services continue to be provided via an online plattonn for the whole circuit. Pastoral care is provided face to face and
over the telephone.
The organisations using our church are now also back to pre•andemic pattems of activity. and our office manager and
staff arè working mainly back on the premises.
Financial Review
The accounts rellect an assel valLJe of £814,069. It should be noted that £630.000 of this value is the Church building
itself, £51,697 of the reserves are restricted for specific purposes and £9.069 are endowment funds.
Total receipts on unrestricted funds We￿ £121.396. Restricted funds from South Manchester Universities Hospital
Trust were £1,667 in accordance with the lems of their lease, plus £1,070 bank interest.
The planned giving through bankerfs orders and envelopes showed an de¢rease of £1.857.
£126,922 was spent to provide Christian ministry from Wrthington Methodist Church including £40,000 to the Circuit as
our assessment. Our contnbulion remains a high priortty to help maintain church aclivits8S throughout Manchestér.
The Circuit Assessment balance outstanding for 2023124 was £15,000.
Lettings income decreased by £2,957 in the year ending 31 August 2024, compared with the previous year.
Results
Al the end of the financial year Ihe charity has assets of £852.389 (2023 - £868.424) and liabilities of £38,320 {2023 -
£55,538). The net assets of the charity have increased by £1.183.
Reserves Position and Policy
General fund
We relain in this fund sufficient to meet 6 months of nomial expendilure in the running of the church, upkeep of the
building and the payments made lo the Circuit as our share of the assessment.
All other funds are held as designated fvnds for Ihe maintenance and expansion of the mission of the Wilhington
Methodist Church in the Withington and Ladybam area.
Restricted funds
These include..
Development Fund
As no specific use was defined during the year. the bequest from Miss Connie Hersee for further pastoral work amounts
to £37,510.

Withington Methodist Church
TRUSTEES, REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
Benevolent Fund. This is held lo enable the Minister to respond to requests for charitable assistance. The balance
remaining on the fund is £168.
Aileen Hargreaves legacy was bequeathed to enable members of the congregation to have a holiday or to travel to
festivals, conference and courses stands at £14,019.
The Repairs and Maintenance fund
The CC agreed when the church reopened after redevelopment that it should estsblish a separate reseNe fund lo meet
future major expenditure on the fabric and plant of the building. We were also able to secure a contribution from the
Health Authority of £10,000 per annum for the 25 years of the lease. This reslricled contribution would meet 25°/0 of the
costs as specified in the lease. In 1996 the CC agreed Ihal major capital expenditure relating to the fabric or plant of
the building even when it related only lo church use should be met by the Church's contribution to this fund. Minor costs,
e.g. under £400, and equipment for church use should continue to be met from the general fund. The deficit in the
Designated Repairs and Maintenance fund, as ofAugusl 2024, of1£6.9311, was cleared by transfer from General Fund,
and the Restricted Repairs and Maintenance (SMUHT) fund balance atthe end ofthe lease of£170,623 was transferred
to General Fund.
Endowment funds
Carnelleys bequest for the benefit of the poor £224.
Higginbothams legacy for the support of the chapel £254.
Edward Shedock legacy £8,591 for musical seThices or general purposes.
Compllance wlth Sector-wlde Leglslatlon and Standards
The charity engages pro•aclively with legislation, standards and codes which are developed for the sector. Wilhington
Methodist Church subscribes to and is compliant with the following=
The Charities SORP IFRS 102)
Employeès
The CC employs a p8rt-lime church adminislralor who staffs the Offi￿ every weekday afternoon and manages the
computér inpulling of the church accounts, room bookings, weekly church notices and other responsibilities allocatéd
to him. In addition we employ a cleaner and a number of staff who act as door stewards for church and outside
bookings at various times during the week. They include people entitled lo therapeutic earnings to assist their
rehabilitation after illness or disability. The commitment of the church to this policy continues and has
been rewarded by a real and corresponding response from all individuals involved.
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Approved by the Board of Trustees on
and slgned on Its behalf by:
Revd Dr Caroline Wickens
Trustee

Withington Methodist Church
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
The trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each
financial year which give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities and financial position of the charity as al the
financial year end date and of the surplus or deficit of the charity and otherwise comply wilh the Charities Act 2011.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to=
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates Ihal are reasonable and pnjdent.
state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with applicable accounting standards,
identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from those standards,. and
prepare the financial slalements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity
will continue in operation.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing the financial st8lements.
The truslees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records thal are sufficient to show and explain the
charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable
them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Acl 2011. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud
and other irregularities.
2610612025
Approved by the Board of Trustees on
and signed on its behalf by:
Revd Dr Carollne Wlckens
Trustee

Withington Methodist Church
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF WITHINGTON METHODIST CHURCH
I have examined the financial statements of the charity for the financial year ended 31 August 2024. which comprise
the Stalemenl of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.
This rep¥Jrt is made solely to the charity's members. as a body. in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act
2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might compile the financial statements that I have been engaged lo
compile, report to the Board of Truslees that I have done so. and state those matters that I have agreed lo state to them
in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do nol accept or assume responsibility
to anyone other than the charity and the charity's members, as a tM)dy. for my work, or for this report.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordan￿ with the requirements
of the Charities Act 2011. The charily's trustees consider that an audit is nol required for this financial year under Section
145 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to=
examine the financial stalemenls under section 145 of the Act;
follow the procedures laid down by the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151 of
the Charities Act 2011., and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent examlner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
8xamination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the chanty and a comparison of the financial statements
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial
statements and seeking explanations from the Iruslees concerning any such mallers. 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 pr6s6nl a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those mattets s81 out in th6 Staléménl bèlow.
Independent examlner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which giv8s me caus8 to believe that in, any
material respect..
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011
the financial slalemenls do not accord with those accounting records
the financial slalemenls do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the Slalement of Recommended Practice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102)
there is further infomiation nee(led for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wilh the examination to which attention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Steven Nixon Bsc {Honsl FCCA
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Withington Methodist Church
BALANCE SHEET
as at 31 August 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
Investments
630.000
112,194
630,000
107.444
742,194
737,444
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
28.645
81,550
24,161
106,819
110,195
130,980
Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
11
138.320)
155,5381
Net Current Assets
71,875
75,442
Total Assets less Current Liabilities
814,069
812,886
Funds
Endowment funds
Income funds:
Restricted trust funds
Designated funds (Unrestricted)
General fund lunrestrictedl
9,069
8,633
13
51,697
8.519
744,784
219.701
8,555
575,997
Total funds
14
814.069
812,886
The financial slatemenls have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies subject lo th8
small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS 102 Yhe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland" applying Section 1A of that Standard.
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Approved by the Board of Trustees and authorlsed for Issue on
behalf by
and slgned on Its
Revd Dr Caroline Wickens
Trustee
The notes on pages 12 to 20 fomi part of the finanaal statemenls
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Withington Methodist Church
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION
Withington Methodist Church is a charity incorporated in England. The registered office of the charity is 439
Wilrllslow Road, Withingion, Manchester, M20 4AN. UK which is also the principal pla￿ of business of the
charity. The financial statements have been presented in Pound (£1 which is also the functional currency of the
charity-
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following accounting tM)licies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered
material in relation to the charity's financial statements.
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concem basis under the historical cost convention,
modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice {SORPI 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS
102" applying Sedion 1A of that Standard.
As pemiitted by the Companies Act 2006, the tharity has varied the standard formats in that act for the
Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet. Departures from the slandard formats are to comply
with the requirements of the Charilies SORP and are in compliance with section 4.7, 10.6 and 15.2 of that
SORP.
The Charity is public benefit entity.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements of the charity for the financial year ended 31 August 2024 have been prepared on the
going concern basis and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI"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. applying Section 1A of that Standard.
Fund accountlng
The following are the categories of funds maintained:
Restricted funds
Reslricled funds are subjecled lo reslrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms
of an appeal or as implied by law.
Unrestrlcted funds
Unreslricled funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives
of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds eannarked by the Trustees for particular purposes.
Endowment funds
Endowmenl funds are funds donated to the charity, where the funds shall be invested and the charity shall enjoy
the benefit of the income from the capital fund. but where restrictions are placed on the use of the capital.
Income
Income is recognised by inclusion in the Statsment of Financial Aclivities only when the charity is legally entitled
to the income. perfomiance conditions attached to the ilem{s) of income have been met, the amounts involved
can be measured wilh suffiaenl reliability and il is probable thal the income will be received by the charity.
Donatlons and legacles
Voluntary income is received by way of grants. donations and gifts and is included in full in the statement of
financial aclivilies when re￿1Vable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on Ihe delivery of a specific
performance by the tharity, are recKJgnised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Legacies are included when the charity is advised by the personal representative of an eslate that payment will
be made or propety transferred and the amount involved can be quanb'fied.
Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets. are recL)gnised in full in the statement of financial
activities in the year in which they are receivable.
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continued
Withington Methodist Church
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
Donated services or facilities
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value
of seNices provided by volunteers has not been included.
Investments
Income from investments is included in the year in which it is receivable.
Deferred income
Where temis and conditions relating lo income have nol been mel or uncertainly exists as to whelherlhe chanty
can meet any terms or conditions otherwise within its control. income is not recognised but is deferred as a
liability until it is probable that the temis or conditions imposed can be met.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which
cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associaled with attracting voluntary income and the costs of
trading for fundraising purposes.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services
for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly lo such aclivilies and those costs of an
indir8cI nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs are those incurred in connection with adminislralion of th8 charity and compliance with
constitutional and statutory requirements.
Tanglblè flxed a$$el$ and depre¢latlon
Tangibl8 fixed assets are measured al their original cost value, or subsequent revaluation. Cost value includes
all costs expended in bringing the asset into its intended working condition.
No depreciation is provided on freehold property and improvements because it is the practice to maintain the
property in a continual slate of sound repair. Accordingly. the life is so long and the residual value so high that
the Trustees consider that depreciation calculated in accordance with accepted accounting standards would be
immaterial.
Land and buildings freehold
4Yo Straight line
Investments
Fixed asset investments in unlisted 8quities are shown at the balance sheet date at the besl eslimale of their
market value, where pradicable. Where valuation techniques are considered unreliable or where, in the opinion
of the Iruslees, the costs outweigh the benefits to the users of the accounts, the inveslmenl is included at cost,
and a review is undertaken al each year end as lo whether Ihe asset should be written down.
Debtors
Debtors are recognised al the settlement amount due after any discount Offe￿d. Prepayments are valued at
the amount prepaid netof any trade discountsdue. Income recognised bythe charity from government agencies
and other co-funders, but not yet received at financial year end, is included in deblors.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash held by the charity is included at the amount actually held and counted at the year end. Bank balances,
whether in credit or overdrawn. are shown at the amounts properly r￿nciled to the bank slatemenls.
Taxation
No current or deferred taxalion arises as the charity has been granted charitable exemption. Irrecoverable
valued added lax is expensed as incurred.
Penslons
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held
separalety from Ihose of the charity- Annual contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged
to the profit and loss account in the period to which they relate
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Withington Methodist Church
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
INCOME
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestrlcted Restrfcted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Small donations individually £1000 or less
Legacies individually more than £1000
Grants from entities individually £1000 or less
34,360
2.000
150
34,360
2.000
150
32,538
3,000
36,510
36,510
35,538
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Methodlsl Church:
Contact centre
Monday Monkeys
Wedding and funeral fees
2.500
1,230
135
2,500
1,230
135
2,500
787
385
3,865
3,865
3,672
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Inwme from letting and licensing of property for
non charitable purposes
Solar panels
74,048
1,667
75,715
78,702
1,779
1,779
1,793
75.827
1,667
77,494
80,495
Prior year restricted income,. Income from letting and licensing of propety for non charitable purposes £10,000.
INVESTMENTS
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Dividend Income
Bank Interest Receivabl8
3,180
1,938
3,187
6,048
1,588
3,896
3,657
453
5,118
3,657
460
9,235
5,484
Prior yèar restricted income: Bank interest receivable £2.357.
Prior year endowment income- Dividend income £7.. Bank inleresl receivable £262.
OTHER INCOME
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Sundry other income
Right to Light Compensation
80
80
25
35.000
80
80
35.025
EXPENDITURE
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Direct
Costs
Other
Costs
Support
Costs
2024
2023
Gross wages and salaries -
14,235
14,235
13.184
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Withington Methodist Church
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
charitable activities
Defined contribution pension costs
charitable activities
Circuit assessment
Funeral Fees
Worship costs
Contact centre
Monday Monkeys
Grants made to individuals
Grants- All We Can
Grants - Christian Aid
Grants- World Mission Fund
Grants - L-Arche Manchester
Grants- Coffee4Craif
Grants - Gospel Choir Concert
Grants - Operation Smile
Rates and water charges
Light heal and power
Cleaning and waste management
Premises repairs, renewals and
maintenance
Security system
Property insurance
Telephone, fax and intemet
Paper, stationery and poslage
Photocopier costs
Software licences and expenses
Sundry expenses
Licences & Permits
Admin costs
National Melhodisl Youth Brass Band
Othèr legal and professional
Governan￿ Costs (Note 4.2)
414
414
452
40,01)0
40,000
48.000
200
657
247
12
475
251
24
1,000
475
251
24
1,000
113
178
70
27
117
332
82
332
82
700
500
700
500
1,874
14.152
2,309
21,704
1,874
14,152
2,309
21,704
1,317
15,493
2.089
30,173
3,269
6,520
1,272
101
855
150
40
743
304
3,269
6,520
1,272
101
855
150
40
743
304
3,017
6,316
1,143
159
620
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15
796
320
249
1,392
15,570
1,670
16,674
1,670
16,674
58.013
71,637
129,650
141,947
Reslricled expenditure,. Premises repairs. renewals and maintenance £2,667 {Prior year £2,347),. Admin costs
£38 {Prior year £37).
Endowment expenditure; Admin costs £23 (Prior year £231.
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Direct
Costs
Other
Costs
Support
Costs
2024
2023
Independent Examiner's fees
Trustees, remuneration
Trustees Defined contribution
pension costs
Finance Team Costs
1,668
12,786
2,131
1,668
12.786
2,131
1,596
11,997
1,977
89
89
16,674
16,674
15,570
SUPPORT COSTS
Charitable Governance
Activities
Costs
2024
2023
Support
54.963
16,674
71.637
78,937
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
NET INCOME
2024
2023
Net Income is stated after chargingl{crediting):
Independent Examiner's remuneration..
independent examination ServI￿S
1.668
1,596
INVESTMENT AND OTHER INCOME
2024
2023
Sundry income
Bank interest
Investment income
80
6.048
3,187
35,025
3,896
1,588
9,315
40,509
EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION
Number of employees
The average number of persons employèd (induding executive Injstees) during thé financial year was as
follows..
2024
Number
2023
Number
Charitable Activities
The staff costs {inclusive of truslees, salaries) comprise..
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Pension costs
27,021
2.545
25,181
2,429
29,566
27,610
No employees received emoluments (excluding pension costs) in excess of£60,000 per annum.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Land and
bulldlngs
freehold
Total
Cost
Al 31 August 2024
630,000
630.000
Net book value
Al 31 August 2024
630,000
630,000
Al 31 August 2023
630,000
630.000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
INVESTMENTS
Other
investments
Total
Investments
Cost
Al 1 September 2023
Additions
Revaluations
107.444
1,101
3,649
107.444
1,101
3,649
Al 31 August 2024
112,194
112,194
Net book valu6
At 31 August 2024
112,194
112,194
Al 31 August 2023
107,444
107,444
10.
DEBTORS
2024
2023
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
25,347
3.298
20.318
3,843
28,645
24,161
11.
CREDITORS
Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Accruals and deferred incx)me
38,320
55,538
12.
PENSION COSTS - DEFINED CONTRIBUTION
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately
from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. Pension costs amounted to £2,54512023 -
£2,429).
13.
RESERVES
2024
2023
Al the beginning of the year
Surplus for the finanaal year
812,886
1.183
800.430
12,456
Al the end of the year
814,069
812,886
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
14.
FUNDS
14.1 RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestrlcted Restrfcted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
At 1 September 2022
Movement during the financial year
582.291
2,261
209.727
9,974
8.412
221
800,430
12,456
Al 31 August 2023
Movement during the financial year
584.552
168,751
219,701
{168,004)
8,633
436
812,886
1,183
Al 31 August 2024
753.303
51,697
9,069
814,069
14.2 ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS ON FUNDS
Balance
1 September
2023
Income Expenditure
Transfers
between
funds
Balance
31 August
2024
Endowmenl funds
Carnelleys Bequest
Edward T Shedock Legacy
Higginbotham Legacy
224
8,173
236
12
441
25
1121
224
8,591
254
23
{7)
8,633
478
23
1191
9,069
Rèslrlcted funds
Aileen Hargreaves Legacy
Benevolent
Development
Repairs & Maintenance {SMUHT}
13.337
168
35.643
170.553
720
38
14,019
168
37,510
1,867
2,737
2,667
1170,6231
219,701
5,324
2,705
1170,6231
51,697
Unrestrlcled funds
Contact Centre
Monday Monkeys
Repairs & Maintenan
The Club
Flower Fund
Thursday Night Group
Church Magazine
Tuesday Tols
Moira Nixon Opportunity Fund
Unrestricted General
1.832
1.000
2.500
1,230
1,070
251
24
8,001
12.5001
11,2061
6,931
1,581
1,000
91
589
243
251
468
4,082
575,996
91
589
243
251
468
4,296
744,784
214
120,017
118,646
167,417
584,552
125,031
{126,922)
170,642
753,303
Total funds
812,886
130.833
129,650
814,069
Unrestricted and designated funds:.
Unrestricted Revenue Funds
These funds are held for the meeting the objectives of the charity, and to provide reserves for future activities,
and, subjed to charity legislation. are free from all reslriclions on their use.
Contact Centre
Designated to record the income and expenditure of the contact centre.
Moira Nixon Opportunity Fund
Designated fund to be held primarily for the redevelopment of Area 3 lex CAB offices) as opportunity arises.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
Monday Monkeys
Designated lo record the income and expenditure of the mother and toddler group.
Repairs & Maintenance
Designated lo record the churches annual contribution towards repairs and maintenance and pemilted
expenditure in accordance with the agreement with SMUHT. The deficit at 31 August 2024 was cleared with a
£6.931 transfer from General Funds.
The Club
Designated lo record income and expenditure ofthe Club.
Flower Fund
Designated for decoration of church services and subsequent distribution or as appropriate.
Thursday Night Group
Designated held on behalf of ladies social group.
Church Magazine
Designated fund lo be used to provide a church magazine to promote church seNices.
Tuesday Tols
Designated lo ￿cOrd the in¢ome and expenditu￿ of the Toddler and Ca￿r Group.
Right to Light
Year ended 31 August 2023 only. £35,000 compensation was received. The CC designated this lo clear circuSt
assessment arrears as at 31 August 2022. The arrears were £20,600, and the remaining £14,400 was
transferred back to Unrestricted Revenue Funds.
Restrlcted funds:.
Aileen Hargreaves Lègacy
This fund is lo enable members to have a holiday, or to assist members with travel, accommodation and other
fees when attending festivals, courses and conferences.
Benevolent
The fund is used for benevolent purwses.
Developmént
This fund is used for development work within the church.
Repairs & Maintenance (SMUHT}
This is South Manchester University Hospital Trust's annual contribution towards the repairs and mainlenance,
and allocation of permitted expenditure. The balance of the fund. £170.623. was transferred lo General Fund
on cessalion of the lease in October 2023.
Endowment funds:.
Carnelleys Bequest
Income from this fund is to be used for the benefit of the poor.
Edward T Shedock Legacy
The income from this fund can be used for the upkeep and maintenance of the church, the improvement of
musical services and general purposes of the church.
Higginbolham Legacy
Income from this fund is used to support the chapel.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
14.3 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Flxed
assets
- charity use
Flnanclal
fixed
assets
Current
assets
Current
liabilities
Total
Endowment capital
Permanent
9,069
9,069
Restricted trust funds
14,020
37,677
51,697
Unreslricled designated funds
Unrestricted general funds
8,519
63.999
8,519
744,784
630.IXIO
89.105
{38,320)
630.000
89.105
72.518
{38,320)
753,303
630.000
112.194
110,195
(38.320)
814.069
15.
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION
2024
2023
Remuneration including pension contributions
14,917
13.974
'Richard Kirkby is employed as the part time church administrator. The Church Council complies with Methodist
Church Standing Orders 919 and 019A regarding ¢onfli¢ts of inleresl.
No other trustees received remuneration or expenses..
16.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no transactions wilh related parties in the year, except with regard to Irustees, remuneration, which
are fully disclosed in notes above.
17.
POSTSALANCE SHEET EVENTS
There have been no significant events affecting the Charity since the financial year-end.
18.
WINDING UP OR DISSOLUTION OF THE CHARITY
If upon winding up or dissolution of the charity there remain any assets. after Ihe satisfaction of all debts and
liabilities, the assets represented by the accumulated fund shall be transferred to some other charitable body
or bodies having similar objects to the charity.
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