Church Accruals Accounts 2023-2024 THE METHODIST CHURCH REPORT AND ACCOUNTS (ACCRUALS BASIS) for the year ended 31 August 2024 CLAPHAM METHODIST CHURCH Church Reglstered Charity - Registralion number (If applicable) 1129878 Lambeth Circuit Circuit No 35106 Minlster Revd Dr Andy_ Lyons Church Srewards Rita Addai John Amoah Antonia Buamah iialerie Green Oluba Lilley.___.---___-_----___.--____-----__---__.- Veronica Nunoo Solomon Quay.e Michelle Wilson Lay Workers Aoatha Aarkah Hub Coordinator Church TreaSu￿r Doroth Blincoe CLAPHAM MEfHODISTCHURCH Church TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEARENDED31 AUGUST2024 Introduction Clapham Methodist Church stands on Claphom High Street in a very prominent position. It has o membership of150 with a thrivingjunior Church. Thereare many activitiesfvrchildren ond young people t7nd church groups meet regularly. The night time hub is open on Friday ondsoturdoy nights to meet the needs of the young people enjoying a night out in Clapham. The hall is used daily bycommunitygroups. Aimsand organisation Thechurch Mission statement is attached Review of the year 2023-24 has been a very challengingyear for thechurch and the circuit. Revd Andy Lyons was welcomed at the beginning of theyear to take the place of Revd Andy Dart who retired due to ill health. Revd Andy Lyons acted as Superintendent and Minister of Clapham along with his previous work. We thank him for all his support. Wrth him we were struggling to cope wrth all the management issues of the church. We were preparing for our 150th Annrversary to be held in October 24. Income trends Church income is primarily drawn from the Sunday collections and Gift aid tax credit and lettings income from external usersof the building Therental income relatestothehireofthechurch halls tovariousgroups in thecommunity. enditure trends The major cost is in relation to the assessment paid to the Clapham Circuit. The Circuit assessment was reduced by £4000. A significant amount of the Circuit assessment is used to pay the District assessment, stipends and related costs to Mi nisters. The other expenditure includesgeneral running expenses, high gas and electricity charges, and high boiler repairs. Fund balance As at 31 August 2024 the net current assets of the Church were K24, Plansfor 24-25 Church plans for the coming year have been prepared on the basisof the a￿Ssrnent of £41000 taki ng i nto account higher uti lity prices CLAPHAM MEfHODISTCHURCH Church Trustee'sAnnual Report on Finance and Governance Basis of preparation and legal framework The Charity's annual report and accountsfor the year ended 31 August 2024 have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice 2019 as applicable to the Financial Reporting Standard{FRSSE) 2019 Full Name of Charity /Church.. Clapham Methodist Church............................... .......... Registration Charity Number lif a Registered Charity): .1129878.................... Date of registration {if registered as a Charity) 2009.......................... Main communication address (Circuit office I Circuit Office, Clapham Methodist Church. London SW4 7JR The members of the Clapham Methodist Church Council meeting arethe CharityTrustees, membership being made up of church office holders, Ministerand representatives appointed by the church at theAnnual general Meeting. Full list of Church Council membersand keylayemployeesareshown asAppendixAto this report. Treasurer". Ms Dorothy Blincoe acted as the principal officer overseeing the day to day financial management and accounting for thechurch duringtheyear. Independent examiner Nome and oddress MarcusDuntoye. LIP House, 152-154 ColesGreen Road, London NW2 7HD Investment Bankers Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church Trustees for Methodist Church purposes CLAPHAM MEfHODISTCHURCH Church Aimsand organisation Charityobjective is............................................................. Mission statementottached Thepurp05esofthe Methodist Church areand shall bed￿Med to have been sincethe Date of Union the advancement of.. a} The Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of The Methodist Church; blAnycharitablepurposeforthetime beingofany Connexional, District, Circuit. local orother organi5ation ofThe Methodist Church; c) 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 ffhissection 15 to explctin th.n main GctlVlLre5 of the church. please chonge as oppropriate) Worshiping God through prayer, song and other acts of worship. Theorganisation and resourcingof regular public actsof worship open to membersofthechurch and non members alike. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. The resourcing of pastoral work includingvisiting the sick and bereaved. Promotion of Christianity through thestaging of eventsand services. Outreach to the communitythrough coffee morningsand through partnership with the local business communityto providespaceand a hub coordinatorforthenight hub on Fridayand Saturday nights Public Benefit We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission'sguidanceon public benefit. Structure. Governance and Management Thegoverningdocument forthechurch isthe Deed of Union11932)and Methodist Church Act {1976) Detailed governance arrangementsare outlined within the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church by order of the annual conference ICPD). Dayto day management of thechurch is undertaken by the Church Leadership team alongwith the Minister. TheTrustees are appointed at the AGM of the church. Office holders are elected at the Church Council. Trustee Training A range of guidance produced by the Mcthodist Connexion to support the effective running of the church and the role of the trustees is giv¢n to the Church Trustees at various meetings andlor training sessions. Related Parties The Church is part of the Lambeth Circuit which is part of the London District and is also accountable to the Methodist Cont"erence. The internal organisations linked to the Church are".- The Junior Church, Men's fellowship, Women's fellowship. l o'clock fellowship, , Ghana fellowship, Scout troupe, Brownies and Guides, Young People, s music group. Night Hub. CLAPHAM MEfHODISTCHURCH Church Risk Management The major risks have been identified and recorded bytheTrusteeswith profe55ional advicetaken as required. There is a regular annual review process undertaken and recorded. Incomeand Expenditure is being monitored in total and is compared with the approved annual budget on a halfyearly basis to detect trendsas part of the risk management processto avoid unforeseen calls on reserve5. Safeguardlng Everyper50n has o valueand dignity which comes directlyfrom thecreation ofmaleondfemalein God'sown imogeand likeness. Christionssee this potential 05fulfilled by God's re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things thi5 implies o duty to volue oll people os beoring the imoge of God ond therefore to protect themfrom harm. Methodist Connexional practice outlines commitment to the following principles.. the care and nurture of, and respectfu I pastoral min istry with, all children, young people and adults • the safeguarding and protection of all chi Idren, young people and adults when they are vulnerable the establishing of safe, caring commu nities which provide a loving environment where there is informed vigilance asto thedangers ofabuse. We will carefully select and train all those with any responsibil ity within the Church, in line with Safer Recruitment principles, including the use of criminal records disclosures and registration with the relevant vetting and barring schemes. • We will respond without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed, cooperating with the police and local authority in any investigation. We will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care. • We will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in 3 Position of trust. • We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, i ncludi ng supervision and referral to the proper authorities, to any member of our church community known to haveoffended against a child, young person or vulnerable adult. In all these principles we will fol low legislation, gu idance and recogn ised good practice The Clapham Church commits itself to ensuringthe implementation of Connexional Safeguarding Policy,. government legislation, guidanceand safepracticein thecircuit and inthechurches. The Clapham Church commits itself to theprovision ofsupport. adviceand trainingfor lay and ordained peoplethat will ensu re people are clear and confident about thei r roles and responsibilities i n safeguard i ng and promoti ng the welfare of children and adults who may bevulnerable. CiAPHAM METrIODisfcHURCH Church Balante Sheet a%at 31 Au8ust 2024 UnrÈstrlcted Desitnated (Unrestricted) Restricted Endowment Funds Totalsthlsyear Totalslast year Tanglblè Fimed Asset5. Note5 Land & Buildings Equipment Investment properties Investment5 4.052,362 13.642 4,052.362 13,642 4.028,232 1,020 Totalfixed•ssets 13.642 CurfentAssets Debtorsand Prepayments Cash at Bank and in hand Trusteesfor Methodist Church Purposesdepo%t5 Central Finance Board Depo￿t5 Other 4.066,004 4.029,252 5.325 18,377 5,325 32,930 5,006 47,844 14,553 1,445 1,164 72.115 1,445 73,279 1.445 53,176 Totoi¢urrent0$5ets Accru ue in under I 95.817 Cre YTI itorsan 17.162 112.979 107,471 10,811 10.811 2.366 Net current assets IllabilitFesl Totolossetsltss¢urrentllobilltles 4,151,010 17.162 4,168,172 4,134,357 Loansand tredltor5due aftef I yeaf Provi5ionsfor liabilitiesand charges Fundsofthe Church Unrestricted funds RegcrICt￿ funds Endowment funds 4,151,010 4.151,010.00 17,162.00 17.162 TotolFunds 'Detai15- seèNotÈ 12 4,168,172.00 4.134,357.00 Opening balance Receipts Payments Nct R￿eIpts/ Payments Adjustment5 Cloyngbalances Internal Or anisation5- Gh3na Fdlowship Senior Friends l o'clock Fèllowship Men5 Fellowshi Womens Feltswship Junior Church 6714 818 3650 1742 1908 8622 277 818 306 1445 643 3298 1496 -911 443 414 50 29 1315 180 130 832 189 .189 2762 850 Benevolwce Hub 314 536 956 615 75 540 4880 Total 17500 23291 18554 23238 26075 -2837 15717 Continueon a separatesheet ifnecessary and bringthetotalsforward. TransferTotalsof Recgptsand Payrnent5to theSOFA Clapham Methodist Church Ana￿tIcal Review of Statement of Financial Activitie5 ISOFAI forthe year ended 31 ugust 2024 General Funds Unrestricted Restricted Funds Totals this year 2024 P￿¥10￿$ year totals 2023 Incoming resources Offerin Donations Gift Aid Interest and investment income Lettin85 Other income Grants Revaluation Fundraising Internal Or￿nis3t•0ns Adjustment Totsl Incomlng resources 43648 5384 9576 3125 23464 4241 615 5372 44263 10756 9576 3259 23464 4241 17193 115101 49286 8477 9137 1794 30247 3183 134 17193 in 115101 130054 1243 16 18 233439 204539 23314 227853 Resources Ew>ended Salaries costs Circuit assessment Grants and donations Repatrrs and Naintenance Insurance, Utilities Depreciation Loan repayment Other expenditure Office TMCP Admin Internal orKdnisations Total Resources expended Net Incomlng resources Transfers between hJnd5 1140 37000 21171 22311 371JJO 147 9489 15519 92499 14572 410￿) 147 25 9489 15519 92499 15136 15096 88782 26 18383 5989 4833 23216 5989 8393 8888 30 18CM)23 24516 5191 26151 -2837 206174 21679 5191 177397 56042 2122 35 36 37 38 Sub Total Net Investment in Funds Total funds brought forward 'Total Funds carried fonvard 29707 29707 39 58164 4121303 4151010 19999 17162 4141302 4168172 4076193 4134357 42 23-24 Collection5 for and payments to External or 22-23 45 nisarions 46 47 Balance brought forward Offerind5/gifts received Offerings/gtfts paid over Balance Still to be paid 49 1422.54 1422.54 000 co o (o co ff) o) o a) 0￿0 ¢7i C¥) 5 0 <0 rf) < u)r£ C 111111111111111111111111111111 11 11 111111111111111111111111111111 111111 111111 111111 111111 111111 11 11 111111 111111 Members of Church Council September 2023 to August 2024 Minister in pastoral Gharge Revd Dr Andy Lyons Superintendent Minister (Revd Dr Andy Lyons) Circuit Steward Raymonde Chintoh Church Stewards Solomon Quaye Rita Addai John Amoah Antonia Buamah Valerie Green Veronica Nunoo Michelle Wilson Representatives to the Church Council elected by Annual General Church Meeting Henrietta Amponsah Sharon Bryan Regina Carrena Gloria Domale Hilma Dunn Ola Fadugba (died April 2024) Lynda-Anne Garwood-warren Sam Gyesi Teresa Johnson John Ntow Bisi Olorunfemi Morinola Sorekum-sobogun Secretary of Church Council (also Safeguarding Officer) Liz Marin-curtoud Treasurer Dorothy Blincoe Secretary Pastoral Working Group Vacant Representatives appointed by Church Council Clement Cofie (Circuit Steward and Local Preacher) Vivian Korley Karen Turner Fiona Owuru Elizabeth Oyeledun (Circuit Steward) Charity Tufour (Secretary Worship Prayer & Christian Growing Gmup) Edna Efah (Junior Church Superintendent) Gloria Leach (Communion Steward) {indicates dual membership) CLA HAM ETHODISTCHURCH Clapham High Street, Clapham, London SW4 7JR OUR MISSION STAEMENT Our basis is in Jesus Christ. We shall therefore... expect our faith to change our life take seriousLy issues raised by our faith and Life in Christ We shall speak and act fortruth and justice and tellthe good news of Jesus... in the communities around the Church building, in particular we shaLI support the Churches Together in Clapharn projects in the communities represented in our congregation We shall care for each other and share in life and faith together especially... we shall welcome and encourage newcomers we shall enable and empower children and young people to reach their potential we shalL encourage each member to be fully involved in the Life for the Church as shelhe wishes regardless of race, gender, age or disability we recognise our responsibility to promote the welfare of children and young people and to prevent them being physicalLy, sexualLy or emotionally abused In our Worship Services, we shall seek to combine the traditions of all members of our congregation and to seek ways of enabLing both reguLars and newcomers to worship God and come to a deeper faith and commitment. aapham Metl¥)dist Church DECLARATIONS Treasurer I confiffn that these accrual based accounts lor the year ended 31 August 2019 have been pTepar8d from the Tecords of the Church and that they include all funds under the control of the Church Council S￿natu￿ of Treasurer Date Narr* of Treasurer boRor14 y tsklfvJCoE Address 2* Iohd(>7 gk//£ t£ Presentatlon to the Church Council I I al. I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 Aug 2019 were, presented lo the chU￿h Council al i(s rneeting on 2w.u6.laL and were approved. S￿natUre of the Chair of the meeting Nan￿ of the Chair of the meeting J r Dale Independent Examinerfs Report to the Twstees of the Church This Report is on the Chu¥ch Accounts for the year ended 31" August 20 Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The Church's trustees are responsible for ensuring that the annual report and accounts for the year lo 31 August 20 present a true and fair view of the Church's income and expenditure for the year and of its assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date. The trustees consider that an audit is not necessary for this yèar under SectKJn 144 of the Charities Acl 20 11 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act.. to follow the procedu￿$ laKI down in the general Direct￿nS gnien by the Charity Commission under SectK)n 145{5Kbl of the Charities act., and lo slate whether particular matters have come to my attention. Clapham Methodist Church Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My examination ￿d$ carried out in accordance wlh the general directions given by the Charity CA)n¥nission. An examination includes a ￿VIeW of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual lten￿, in natu￿ or scale, or disclosures in the accounts. seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning such mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that ￿￿Uld be required in an audit and, consequently no opinion is given as lo vknether the accounts present a true and fair view. My report is liTh#led to those matters sel out in the stalenEnt below. Independent Examinerfs Statement In Gonnection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention (other than as disclosed below.) (1) thich gives me reasonable cause to be5ieve that in any mateiial respect the requirements: lo 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 Ihe accounting fequirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. (31 I have Ihave not" oblained independent verification of all investments Wtth the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central Finance Board of Ihe M8thodist Church which are individually in eX￿sS of £10.000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date. Name of independent examiner IOYE Signature of independent examiner Relevant Professional qualrfication or bod FA F/A FCA, Msc. Name of finn (Whe￿ appropriate) AL￿ MhRL AssooA- P.o.e)DKII, I ErfFI£Lb £fr43 6YF Address Date