Church
Accruals Accounts
2023-2024
THE METHODIST CHURCH
Reports And Accounts
Accruals Basis
for the year ended 31 August 2024
Walkden Methodist
Church
Registered Charity - Registration number (if applicable)
1129994
Farnworth & Worsley
Circuit No
Minister
Rev Sarah Knebel Until Aug 24
Church Stewards
Mrs L Price
Mrs D Winnard
Until May 24
Mrs E V Hancox
Mrs A Bennelt
Mrs J Taylor
Mrs E Nelson
Mr J J O'Neill
Mrs S M Poole
Church Secretary
Mrs E O Kennedy____
Church Treasurer
Mrs M O'Neill

Walkden Methodist Church
Trustee's Annual Report on Finance and Governance
Basis of preparatlon and legal framework
The Charity's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023 have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice 2015 as applicable to the Financial Reporting Standard{FRSSEI
2015
Full name of the Charity/Church
Walkden Methodist Church
ReElStration Charity Number (if a Registered Charity): 1129994
Date of registration lif registered as a Charity) 4 June 2009
Main communication address: Walkden Methodist Church
Manchester Road East, Little Hulton, Walkden, Manchester M38 9AN
The member5 of the Walkden Methodist Church Council meeting are the Charity Trustee5,
membership being made up of Chu rch office holders, Minister and representatives appointed by
the Church at the Annual General Meeting.
Full list of Church Council members and key lay employees are shown as Appendix A to this report.
Treasurer:
Mrs M O'Neill treasurer acted as the princip31 officer overseeing the day to day f inancial
management and accounting for the church during the year.
Independent examiner
Ambient Accounting Llmited, Suite 6, Ellesmere House, I
Pennington Street, Walkden, Worsley, MANCHESTER M28 3LR
Investment Bankers Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church
Trustees for Methodist Church purposes

Walkden Methodist Church
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Introduction
Walkden Methodist Church is an amalgamation of St Andrews Methodist Church & Memorial Road Methodist Church
in 2002. It is sited on Manchester Road East. Regular worship takes place on Sunday mornings and occasional
evenings. Baptisms, weddings and funerals as requested. We hold seasonal bible groups and fellowship groups. A150
young church which is known as YCT (Youth & Church Together) that meet term times, on Sunday mornings.
We also provide rooms for rental to the wider community.
Aims and organisation- Mission Statement
Putting the WORSHIP OF GOD at the centre of all we do.
CARING for and NURTURING all those involved in our Church.
Expressing our Christian concerns BY ACTION IN OUR COMMUNITY
SHARING our faith with everyone.
Review of the year
Strengthen links with our school, St Andrews Primary School. The School visits Church for acts of worship. There are
two Foundation and one co-opted Governors on the School Board who support the School wherever possible. For
example helping at School fairs. A M inister led weekly act of worship is held in School and special services, such as
Christmas and Easter services are held in Church. A holiday club and R.E. learning experiences are held at Church
which all help to strengthen School links. We continue to reach out into our local community by hosting weekly
coffee mornings, one of which offers British Sign Language practise sessions, and a bowling and curling group, luncheon
club meet twice a month providing food for all including the elderly and those who live alone which enhances fellowship.
The Church hosts Wednesday Fellowship, Chat and Craft, Uniformed Organisations: Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and
Rangers. The Church also hosted a Youth Alpha course. Plus other community activities such as Karate, Slimming World,
Morelife IUKO Ltd who offer lifestyle coaching. Edgefold Players a theatrical performance group who meet for
rehearsals and hold productions in the Church Hall three times a year. We work with a local Medical Centre where
rooms are provided to hold flu vaccine clinics for people who live in our community. The Medical Centre also use Church
facilities for meetings. We continue to raise funds for local and world, supporting the work of various mission groups.
These include Christian Aid, Teams 4U, World Missions, Action For Children, Trussell Trust Food Bank, Barnabus,
Manchester Wood Street Mission, Ukraine Appeal, Junior Missions For All. St Ann's Hospice with financia5 contributions
and pastoral support for those at the end of life or coping with serious illness and their families. The Church also
supports two charities chosen by the Church membership: Trafford and Salford Association of Spina Bifida and
Hydrocephalus, who support people living with this and their families in the Manchester area. We give extra f inancial
support to St Ann's Hospice. This support to these two charities continued until June 2024 when the Church
membership voted to continue to support of St Ann's Hospice. We continue to work within our community by hosting
Family and Friends Fun afternoons and Cinema events, We host weekly zoom meetings to help those who live alone or
feel themselves isolated. We continue to be aware of events within the world, and pray for wars to cease and talks
to begin, for those who serve in our Armed Forces and their families, those people who work forjustice, world peace,
the NHS and Charities we support. Also those who live in poverty. We continue to support the Phakamisa project in
South Africa who aim to serve, uplift impoverished communities through provisions of education, training, resourcing
and support. In all ways we actively strive to make a difference within this community we serve and the world.
Income Trends..
Church income is primarily drawn from Sunday collections and Gift Aid given by the congregation and lettings income
from external users of the building as previously stated. Since Covid 19 we have seen our membership decrease which
continues to affect our income stream. We continue to keep in contact with our Church members who are unable to
attend Church and work with our external users and community where we can. We will continue to promote the Church
and facilities,. for example via social media and to some degree we have had some Success. We advertise different ways
in which people can support the Church and giving can be done via various different ways for example electronically.

WALKDEN METHOD15T CHURCH
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT 2024 CONTINUED
Expenditure trends
Our major cost is in relation to the assessment paid to the Farnworth & Worsley Circuit this amounts to approximately
47Yo of our total outgoings. A significant amount of the Circuit Assessment is used to pay District Assessment, stipends
and related costs for Ministers and Circuit Staff. The other expenditure includes benevolent fund support, general
maintenance of our buildings, for example heating, lighting costs.
Our Church Membership stand at 79.
Fund balances
As at 31 August 2024 the current Church expenditure was £83,489 therefore we hold 7 months, contingency cover,
which equates to £49,000.
Balance Sheet Funds:
Cash in Hand:
£9,149 - working capital includes some funds for roof work, Circuit Assessment and day to
day running costs of the Church.
£11,445 - designated development fund - to support, stimulate sustainable growth of the
church, along side growth maintaining and investing in the environment.
Trustees For Methodist
Purposes Deposits
£71,838 - unrestricted funds of which £49.000 contingency cover. £22,838 continuity in the
event of large variation of income, bridge cash flow problems, 5-year maintenance plan.
£79,907 - restricted funds for future capital reinvestment.
Endowment Funds
£49 - general funds.
Central Finance Board £20,677 - unrestricted funds for emergency cost items.
£7,112 - designated long term, large maintenance projects, more then 5 years.
£3,657 restricted funds to cover the costs of running the Luncheon Club outreach and
equipment for the use of all users.
Chat & Craft
£287 - running costs of the Chat & Craft outreach.
Wednesday Fellowship £57 - runninE Costs of the group and donations to chosen charities.
Luncheon Club
Plans for 202412025
Continue to maintain the Church's life of worship and service within the community and wider world as reported in
our"Review of year" We strive to reach out further into our community, engaging with Salford Health Improvement
Team, local doctors surgeries etc. We continue live streaming" our Church services making them accessible to all no
matter where they are at a time to suit them. We look at all ages within our Church and community, from young to
elderly and different abilities and disabilities. Our British Sign Language group continue to meet and invite anyone who
wishes to come along. We try to, when we can, use British Sign Language within our worship. We are planning to host
various events, advertising them widely in the community, through local schools, community buildings and social media.
Our Family and Friends and Cinema events have proven to be popular and are events for all ages and disabilities. We
continue to look for ways of developing our external user groups as mentioned previously and work together to support
and enhance facilities open to all.
Church financial plan5 forthe coming year have been prepared on the basis: We monitor our income against our
expenditure working towards an agreed budget. We promote our premises wherever possible to attract new income,
We look for better deals with utilities and adopt an environmental approach to the management of our buildings.
We promote giving, gift aiding and legacies when appropriate.

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Aims and organisation
Putting the worship of God at the centre of all we do. Caring for & nurturing all those involved in
our Church. Expressing our Christian concerns by action in our comminity. Sharing our faith with
everyone.
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;
b) 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 the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Structure, Governance and Management
The governing document for the church is the Deed of Union11932} and Methodist Church Act
119761
Detailed governance 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 Property & Finance Team along with
the Minister.
The Trustees are appointed at the AGM of the church.

A range of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion to support the effective running of the
church and the role of Trustees is given to the Church Trustees at various meetings and / or
training sessions
Related Parties
The Church is part of the Farnworth & Worsley Circuit which is part of the Bolton & Rochdale
District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference.
The internal organisation(sl linked to this church is / are Luncheon Club.

Walkden Methodist Church
Risk Management
The major risks have been identified and recorded by the Trustees with professional advice taken as required. There
is a regular annual review process undertaken and recorded.
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.
Safeguarding
Every person has a value and dignity which comes directlyfrom the creation of male andfemale in God's own image
and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God's re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things this
implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.
Methodist Connexional practice outlines commitment to the following principles:
the care and nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children, young people and adults
the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable
the establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is informed
vigilance as to the dangers of abuse.
We will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with Safer
Recruitment principles, including the use of criminal records disclosures and registration with the relevant
vetting and barring schemes.
We will respond without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young
person may have been harmed, cooperating with the police and local authority in any investigation.
We will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry
of informed pastoral care.
We will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust.
We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper
authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person
or vulnerable adult.
In all these principles we will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice
The Methodist Church commits itself to ensuring the implementation of Connexional Safeguarding Policy,.
government legislation, guida nce and safe practice in the circuit and in the churches.
The Methodist Church commits itself to the provision of support, advice and training for lay and ordained people
that will ensure people are clear and confident about their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children and adults who may be vulnerable.
Reserves Policy
The Reserves Policy for the Church is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to 7 months, average expenditure. This
should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure on the church building and / or to be able to
continue, in the short term, fund ing planned activities in the event of any ina bility to raise the full expenses including
the assessment payable to the Circuit.
A detailed explanation of funds are included in the Trustees Annual Report

Walkden Methodist Church
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2024
General
Iunrestrictedl
Fund
Restricteil Funds
other Fund8
IEndownmÈnti
Deslgnated
IDesignatedl
Totals thls yèar
Prevlous year
totals
Incomlng Resources
1 Assessment or Share
2 Colleclionslgill daylgill aid
3 Interest and Inveslmenl In¢om6
39,604
8,203
1,847
39.604
9,449
1,847
45.608
6,183
5,105
892
354
4 Donations
5 Contributions Irom Circuit Advance
Funds
6 Connexional Advance & Priority Fund
distribution
7 fund raising incoTne
8 Other income, lellingsAiading
1,803
31.596
1.803
31,762
4,467
88,932
1,385
28,758
2,312
89,351
166
9 Internal organisalions
4.467
5,359
10 Total Incoming Resources
83,053
520
Resources Expended
11 Salaries and associated costs
2,834
2,834
38,911
13.179
6,048
5,200
45,724
12 CircuitAssessment
38,911
13 Expendituie on Property repairlmalnten8nce
13,179
6.001
4,343
14 other expenses
47
7,399
15 Insurance. ulililies etc
15,337
15,337
2.917
15,102
2.505
16 Internal Oiganisalitsns
2,917
17 Depreciation
1,863
1,863
2,116
18 Provlslons
19 Benevolence
2,400
2,400
2.350
20 Ecutnenical and New CorntnunitSes
21 Training
22 Profes8ional fees
23 Totsl Resources Expended
80,525
2,964
83,489
84,739
24 Net Incoming Resources
2,528
2,395
520
5,443
4.612
25 Transfeis belween funds
111
-111
409
26 Sub Totsl
2,639
2.395
5.443
4,612
27 Galnsllos8es-Revalue Invest Property
28 Net Investment In funds
409
29 Total funds broughl fotward from lasl year
2,673.507
81,513
49
18,148
2.773,217
2,768,605
30 Totsl funds carried forward at end of
yoar
2.676,146
83,908
49
18,557
2,778,660
2,773,217
For information only: Money received and passed on to External Organisations
Balance brought forward from last year
OfferingslGifts - received for External Organisalions
OfferingslGifts- passed to External Organisalions
Balance still to be pald
4,880
4,880
7,435
7,435

Walkden Methodist Church
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024
General Fund
Iunrestrictedl
Fund
IResÉrlctedl
other Funds
IEndownmen(I
Designated
Funds
Totals thls
year
Tota15 lastyear
Tanglble Flxed Assets,
Property
2,260,000
2,260.000
2,260.000
Equipmenl
Investménls Property
11,240
11,240
12,316
300.000
300,000
300,000
Tolal fixedassels
2.571.240
2,S71,240
2,572,316
CurrfrntA5sè18
Debtors and Prepaymen15
3.314
3,314
3,115
Logn5
C&nlr81 Flnance BDard 8nd Tru51e85
ror Mtlhodisl Chuich Purposes
Deposits etc
G9sh al Bank and in hand
92,535
79.907
49
7,112
179,603
178,382
9,149
11.445
20.594
19.043
Inlerngl Organlsalions
4.001
4,001
2,451
Tof81 currenlasséls
104,998
83.908
49
18,557
207,512
202,991
Credltors and AGGnJols Idue In
nder 4 yearl
92
92
2,090
N¢t¢urrentas5etslllabllltles
104,906
B3,908
49
18.557
207,420
200,901
rolal asstrts less currenl
liablliéles
2,676,146
83.908
49
18,557
2,778,660
2,773,217
Cr8dllors and Accrua15 (due aftèr
moTe than 1 yearl
Loan5
Nel assels
2.676.146
83,908
49
18,557
2.778,660
2,773,217
Funds of the Dlstrlct
General Fund Iunreslricledl
D15trfct Advance Fund (Reslricledl
2,676,146
2,676,146
2.669,499
83,908
83,908
81,237
Olher Funds IR&slrfcledl
49
49
49
Designated Funds
16,5S7
18,557
17,820
Tol¥l Funds
2.676.146
B3,908
49
18,557
2,778.660
2,768,605
' Detsils- see pgge 6
Summary ofthe Connec18d Organisalions reporbny lo the Church Council. Nole Ihal the funds ol a Connected Oiganisalion would normamy be
Reslrittled fut)ds unless it could c1earfy be shown Ihatlhey could b@ used lor any Melhodlsl purpose.
Connecled OrganI5alions
Opening
balances
Recelpls
Payments
et Receiplsl
Pa
ments
Donallons
Ckising
b8lanc8S
Luncheon Club
Chal & Craft
Wednesda
2,451
3.135
702
630
1,929
315
273
3.657
287
57
387
357
100
300
Fe11owshi
Total
2,451
4,467
2,517
1.95D
400
4.001
Tolal Recei
Tolal Pa
menls

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Notes to the Accounts
l. Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the Charlties Act 2011 in accordante wlth the 2014 version of Accounting and Reporting by Charitse5'.
Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reportln8 Standard for
Smaller Entitie5 applicable in the UK (effective from l January 20151- the Charitles SORP IFRSSEI- in replacement for th@ SORP'S 2005 version spetified
In its related 2008 Regulatlons and in accordance with the 'true and falr overilde, provision contained therein. The Accounts have been prepared as a on
going concern which assumes that the charity wlll continue in operatlonal exlstance for the fore5eable future. The Trustees contSnue to assess all Income
and expenditure that liabilities can be met.
2. Funds.
The funds held constltute.. General Funds held for any purpose of the Church whleh are unrestricted, see fund balance5 breakdown. Restricted funds
which are held for a narrower purpose including those for internal organisatlons. There is also the following Endowment funds as listed represents a glft-
the capital, the income Is either restricted or unrestircted. Details of each material fund are disclosed In Note 16. Any funds may be represented by more
than lust cash.
3. Accountlng policies
Basls
These accounts have been prepared on the ba51s of hlstorical cost except that Investments are shown at thelr market value at the end of the year, on the
accruals basis to show a true and fair view of the Church's financial posltion and activities.
Income
Incorne Is included In the Statement of Financial Activitie51SOFAI when the Church becomes entitled to the resources, and the Trustees are reasonably
certain they wlll recelve the resource5.' and the monetary value can be measured with 5ufficlent reliability.
Expendlture
This Ss recognised when a1Sabllity is incvrred, or a constructive obligation arlses, thal results in the payment being unavoidable. Liabllities are recognlsed
as soon as an outflow of economic benefit 15 consldered more likely than not under the legal or constructive obligation commltting the Church to pay oul
resource5.
Grants
Grants made by the Church from Ils own funds are recognlsed In full at the time of agreement or when the Church accepts that there Is a legal or
operational obligation to make the payment. When the grant is recurrent over more than one year the balance payable in future years is treated as
provlsion for future cornmltments in the Balance Sheet against the appropriate fund, the provision belng released in future years as instalments are pald
In accordance with the originally agre&d terms.
VAT
Slnce the Church Is not VAT registered, all input VAT Is charged with the expenses to which it refers.
Tangible fixed assets for use by the Church
These are capltallsed Sf they can be used for more than one year, and Indivldually cost at least £l,OOD.
The freehold property is shown at Insurance Value cost and was revalued in 2022. Other land & building were also revalued in 2022 & the Nursery Unlt
has been revalued 2024 and remains at the sarne value due to market conditions (see notes 12 & 131. Depreclation of fixtures is charged at a rate of 15%
reducing balance. Capalisation policy: fixed assets are capltalised if purchases are over £lOO.
Investment Propertles
Investment properties- property Is belng held for long term purpose of the charity.
Investments
Investments a￿ valued In the balance sheet at market value at the year end. Inve5trnent Income Is Included in the aecounts when receivable and any
8ains or losses on revaluation at the year end are shown In the SOFA.
Debtor5 and Prepayments
General fund debtors represent iterns pald In advance and amounts owlng.
Creditors
Creditors represent bills outstandlng and monies collected to be paid over.

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2024
Total
2023
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
4. Donations
ISOFA 21
Collections & gift Dav
Tax credits- gift aid
32,106
7,498
32,106
7,498
36,123
9,485
Total
39,604
39,604
45,608
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
5. Charitable activitles
(SOFA 7)
Fun raising income
Fund raising -general f unds
Fund raising -designated
Total
1,804
1,803
1,385
1,803
1,803
1,385
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
6. Other Income & Trading
(SOFA 8)
lettings
cards, fair trade, books etc
other income
other income designated
Total
28,980
239
2,377
166
31,762
28,980
239
2,377
166
31,762
24,784
2,669
1,203
102
28,758
2024
Total
2023
Total
U nrestricted Restricted
7. Investment income
(SOFA 3)
Interest:
Central Finance Board I
CFB 2 - designated
TMCP
Total
1,024
354
7,179
8,557
1,024
354
8,071
9,449
692
227
5,264
6,183
892
892
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
8. Other
SOFA 9}
Luncheon Club
Chat & Craft
Wednesday Fellowship
3,135
702
630
4,467
3,135
702
630
4,467
2,312
2,312
2,312
Unrestricted
Restricted
2024
Total
2023
Total
DonationslSOFA 4)
Donations- General funds
Donations- designated funds
Total
1,847
1,847
5,105
1,847
1,847
5,105

9. Payment toTrustees
2024
2023
Payments made to trustees for additional service5 provided to the Church by agreement with the
Church Council Meetlng
Number of trustees who were paid expenses
Nature of the expenses
If there are no payments to Trustees, please record no expenses were paid.
Total amount paid
10. Fees for examlnatlon or audit of the accounts
Independent examinerfs or auditors, fees for reporting on the accounts
360
360
Other fees leg.. advice, accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner or auditor
11. Paid employees
Staff Costs pald during the year were:
Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind
2,834
5,200
Employerfs National Insurance costs
Pension c05t5
Total staff costs
2,834
5,200
Average number of staff employeed durlngthe yearwere:

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11
11
11

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13. Investments
The funds that support the various funds are held by TMCP in Trustees Interest Funds on which interest 15
credited to the accounts each month. These are regarded as medium and long term investments.
TMCP is the legal owner and Custodian Trustee of all Methodist Model Trust property, including Legacies,
Endowments and Accumulated Funds. Trust property is held for and on behalf of local Managing Trustees who
are responsible for the day to day management of trust property. TMCP ensure that, through providing
guidance and acting under their direction, the Managing Trustees comply with charity law and Methodist law
and polity as determined by the Methodist Conference.
Analysis of investment movements
2024
2023
Change in investment values
Carrying {marketl value at beginning of year
300,000
300,000
Add: additions to investments at cost
Less: disposals at carrying value
Net gain on reva luation
Carrying (market) value at end of year
300,000
300,000

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14. Analysis of current assets
2024
2023
Debtors and prepayments
Pre paid assessments
3,314
3,115
Accrued income
Other debtors
Total debtors and prepayments
3,314
3,115
Analysis of cash at bank
Bank balance held in The Royal Bank Of Scotland
9,149
7,653
Bank balance held in The Royal Bank Of Scotland
11,445
11,361
Bank balance held in {Name of bank)
Total Cash and Bank
20,594
19,043
15. Analysis of current liabilities and long term creditors
Trade Creditors
Other Creditors
92
2,090
Total Current Liabilities
92
2,090
16. Capital commitments and contingent liabilities
At the 31st August 2024 the Church has no capital commitments.
No Contingent liabilities were identified at 31st August 2024

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17. Loans and creditors due after one year
Loans
Source
Amount brought
forward
New
borrowings
Loan interest
Repayable in
the year
Balance at
year end
Repayment due
Due within 12 months
Totals
Due after more than 12 months
Total
Pur
ose of loans
Creditors due after one year
Name of creditor
Amount on 31
Aug-2024
Amount on 31
Aug-2023
Total

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18. Detalled analysls of Indlvldual fund movements
Unrestrlcted Funds
Fund Name
Openlng
Balance
Income
Expendlture
Transfers
Revaluatlon
galnsllosses
Closlng Balance
Unrestricted Funds
2,691,655
83,573
80,525
2,694,703
Totals
2,691,655
83,573
80,525
2,694,703
Restrlcted Funds
Fund Name
Opening
Balance
Inrome
Expendltiire
Transfers
Revaluatlon
gainsllosses
Closing Balance
Redevelopment Fund
Sale Of Recreation Ground
Bequest
E&M Rushton Bequest
E Wolstenholme Bequest
Luncheon Club
Chat & Craft
Wednesday Fellowship
15,942
35,748
26,607
197
861
45
16,758
35,748
26,607
197
568
31
597
3,657
287
2,451
3,135
702
630
1,929
415
573
2,964
57
Totals
81,513
5,359
83,908
Endowment Funds
Restricted Fund Name
Openlng
Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Revaluation
gains/losses
Closlng Balance
E & M Rushton
49
49
Totals
49
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Walkden Methodlst Chur¢h
Appendix A
CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP & KEY LAY WORKERS
MINISTER(S)
Rev Sarah Knebel
Until August 24
Mr P Irwin
Circuit Representative
LAY WORKERS
Mr S E Platt until Feburary 2024
CHURCH STEWARDS Mrs L Price
Mrs D Winnard
Mrs E V Hancox
untll May 24
Mrs A Bennett
Mrs J Taylor
Mrs E Nelson
Mr J J O'Neill
Mrs S M Poole
Mr A B Stribling
Until August 23
CHURCH SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATORS
Mrs J Marsh (Youth, Childrens & Vunerable Adults Safeguarding Co-ordinator)
Mr D Cowpe (Youth & Childrens Safeguarding Co-ordinators}
Until Sept 23
Dr E Vasanth Ivunerable Adults Safeguarding Co-ordinator)
Until Aug 23
CHURCH REPRESENTATIVES
OTHER MEMBERS OFTHE CHURCH COUNCIL
l Mrs B Edge
2 Mrs M Lever
3 Mrs P Ashton
4 Mr L O'Neill
5 Mrs M O'Neill-
6 Mrs G Dearden
7 Mrs E O Kennedy
8 Mrs C Sniadek
9 Mr D Mccormick
10 Mrs M Mccormick
12 Mrs S Henshaw
13 Mrs J Lomax
Untll February 24
Church Treasurer
Church Council Secretary
From April 24
From April 24

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.
Signature of Treasurer
Date
11-Mar-25
Name
Margaret O'Neill
Address
30 Meadow Walk, Astley, Manchester M29 7FA
Presentation to the Church Council for approval.
I confirm that the Accounts have been presented to the Church Council on
11-Mar-25
and were approved on
11-Mar-25
Signature of the Chair of the
meeting
Name of the Chair of the meeting
Rev Darren Garfield
Date
11-Mar-25
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the
Walkden Methodist Church
This Report is on the Church Accounts for the year ended 31 August
2024
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an
not reqtjired for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independer
examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
(under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Delete as applicable
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Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in
the ac¢ounts, and seeking explanalions from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequentSy no opinion
is glven 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.
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention {other than that disclosed below.)..
(1)
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.
to prepare a¢¢ounls which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met., or
(2)
to which, in my oplnion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts lo be reached.
' Please delete lh8 words in fhe brackets if they do not apply appropriate
(3) I have11￿￿ne1. obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for
Methodist Church Purposes ("TMCP"> or held in other Trusts, Bank balances and Funds at the
Central Finance Board ofthe Methodist Church ("CFB"}, which are individually in excess of £10,000
(ten thousand pounds} at the balance sheet date.
. Please circle as appropriate
Name
AbJ￿Ill￿￿ @ IZ.io)wJ FC.
Signature
Relevant Professional qualification or body
Address
s￿r[l É fthLfsKk61L£
Date
FJNE
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