Church Accruals Accounts 2024-2025 THE METHODIST CHURCH Reports And Accounts Accruals Basis for the year ended 31 August 2025 Walkden Methodist Church R8gi5tered Charity- Rogistsation number lif applicabl81 1129994 Farnworth & Wors18y Circuit No 112 Minister Rev Darren Garfield (until Aug 251 Church Stowards Mrs L Price Mrs E V Hancox Mrs A Bennett Mrs J TayloT Mr5 E Nelson Mr J J O'Neill Mrs S M Poole Church Sgcrgtary Mrs E O Kennedy Church Treasurer Mrs M O'Neill
Walkden Methodist Church TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST2025 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, wedding5 and funerals as requested. We hold seasonal bible groups and fellowship groups. Also young church which is known as YCT Iyouth & Church Together) that meet term times, on Sunday mornings. We also provide rooms for rental to the wider community. Aims and organlsation- mI10n 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 Methodist #Primary School. The School visits Church for acts of worship. Thei two Foundation and one co-opted Governors on the School Board who support the School wherever possible. For example helping at School fairs. A Minister led weekly act of worship is held in School and special services, such as Christmas and Easter services are held in Church. We have a 'One Family" School/Church notice board in Church displayin children's work which helps 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. We host a bowling and curling Eroup, 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 OrEanisations- Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. Plus other community activities such as Karate, Slimming World, Morelife IUKI Ltd who offer lifestyle toaching. 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. Paediatric Critical Care Unit at Royal Manchester Children Hospital hold parties in the Church Hall supporting children and their families under their care. We continue to raise funds for local and world, supporting the work of various mission groups. These include Christian Aid, Teams4U, World Mission5. Action For Children, Trussell Trust Food Bank, Barnabus, Manchester Wood Street hllission, Ukraine Appeal, Junior Missions For All, St Ann's Hospice with financial contributions and pastoral support for those at the end of life or coping with serious illness and their families. St Ann's Hospice is also the Church charity chosen by the Church membership until end the of May 2025. We continue to work with our community by hosting weekl. coffee momings and zoom meetings to help those wo live alone or feel themselves isolated. We attend monthly Community Outreach and Engagement meetings working along side many organisations working within our community, these include DWP, Salford Health Watch, Well being Matters, NHS, Walkden in Bloom etc. We continue to be aware of events within the world, and pray for wars to cease and talks to begin, for those who serye in our Armed Forces and their families, those who work for justice, 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, trainin& 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 collection5 and Gift Aid given by the congregation and lettings income from external user5 of the building as previously stated. Since Covid 19 we have seen our membership decrease which continue5 to affect our income stream. We continue to keep in tontact 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 METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT 2025 CONTINUED Expendlture trends Our major cost is in relation to the assessment paid to the Farnworth & Worsley Methodist Circuit this amounts to approximately 47% of our total outgoings. A significant amount of the Circuit Assessment is used to pay District Assessmei stipends and related costs for Ministers and Circuit Staff. The other expenditure includes benevolent fund support, gener maintenance of our building5, for example heatin& lighting costs. Our Church Membership stand at 77. Fund balances As at 31 August 2025 the current Church expenditure wa5 £82,849 therefore we hold 7 months, contingency cover, which equates to £49,000. Balance Sheet Funds.. Cash in Hand- £3,306- working capital. Dday to day running costs. £11,588- designated development fund - to support, stimulate sustainable growth of the church, along side growth maintaining arkd investing in the environment. Trustees For Methodist Purposes Deposits £76,948- unrestricted funds of which £49.000 contingency cover. £27,948 continuity in the event of large variation of income, bridge cash flow problems, 5-year maintenance plan. £80,678 restricted fund5 for future capital reinvestment. Endowment Funds £49 - general funds. Central Finance Board £20,537- unrestricted funds for emergency cost items. £7,435 - designated long term, large maintenance projects, more then S years. £4,609 - restricted funds to cover the costs of rLsnning the Luncheon Club outreach and equipment for the use of all users. Chat & Craft £210 restricted funds - running costs of the Chat & Craft outreach. Wednesday Fellowship £52 - Restricted Funds-running costs of the group and donations to chosen charities. L,uncheon Club Plans for 202512026 Continue to maintain the Church's life of worship and seNice within the community and wider wodd a5 reported in our"Review of year" We strive to reach out further into our community through attending Community Outreach and Engagement meeting5, working Wlth various outreach groups within the local community. We continue "live Streaming our ChL¢rch services making them accessible to all no matter where they are at a time to Sult them. We look at all ages within our Church and community, from young to elderly and different abilitie5 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, for example a Quiz night, Beetle Drive, advertising them widely in the community, through local schools, community buildings, and social media. The planned events are for all ages, abilities and disabilities and are open to all. 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. ChL¢rch financial plans for the Coming year have been prepared on the basi5'. 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.
Walkden Methodist Church Trustee's Annual Report on Flnance and Governance Basis of preparation and legal framework The Charity's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 20118nd the Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice 2015 as applicable to the Financial Reporting StandardlFRSSEI 2015 Full name of the Charity/Church Walkden Methodist Church Registration Charity Number lif a Registered Charity).. 1129994 Date of registration lif registered as a Charity) 4 June 2009 Main commijnication addre55: Walkden Methodist Church Manchester Road East. Little Hulton, Walkden, Manchester M38 9AN The members of the Walkden Methodist Church Council meeting are the Charity Trustees , membership being made up of Churth office holder5, 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 trec15urer acted as the principal officer overseeing the day to day financial management and accounting for the church during the year. Independent examiner Ambient Accounting Limited, Suite 6, Ellesmere House, I Pennington Street, Wulkden, Worsleyl MANCHESTER M28 3LR Investment Bankers Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church Trustees for Methodist Church purposes
Walkden Methodist Church Aims and organi5ation Putting the worship of God at the Cent 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 dottrinal 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 bein8 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 seNices to local schools, care homes and other institutions as appropriate and when able. Publlc 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 Union119321 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 effettive running of the church and the role of Trustees is given to the Church Trustees at various meetings and l or training sessions Related Parties The Church is part of the Farnworth & Worsley Circuit which is part of the North West England Methodist District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference. The interftal organisationlsl linked to this church is / are Luncheon Club. Chat And Craft and Wednesday Fellowship.
Walkden Method5st 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 ca115 on reserves. Safeguarding Every person has a volue and dignity which comes dirertlyfrom the creation of male ondfrmale in Gorfs own image and likeness. Christians see this potential osfulfilled by God's re-creotion of us in Christ. Among Other things this implies a duty to vulue all people as bearing the image of God und therefore to protert themfrom 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 whith provide a loving environment where there is informed vigilance as to the dangers of abuse. We will carefully selert 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 barrin8 schemes. We will respond without delay to every complaint made which su88ests 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 millistry 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 reco8nised good practice The Methodist Church commits itself to ensuring the implementation of Connexional Safeguarding Policyi government legislation. guidance and safe practice in the circuit and in the churches. The Methodist Church commits itself to the provision o* 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 Re5erve5 Policy for the Church is to hold a minimum sum equwalent to 7 months, average expenditure. This should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure on the church building and l or to be able to continue, in the short term, funding planned activities in the event of any inability to raise the full expenses including the assessment payable to the Circtjit. A detailed explanation of funds are included in the Trustees Annual Report
Walkden Methodist Church Statement of Finan¢lal Activities ISOFAI for the year ended 31 August 2025 G8nwal Fun ReBtrfcted funds Olher Funds lend0m) Dsignated ID•s19natedl Totsi8 this year Prev6ous year totals Incomin Resources 1. Assessment or Share 2 Colleclionslgift daylgift aid 3 Interest and Inveslmenl Income 37,259 7,378 1,503 37,259 39,604 837 323 8,538 1,503 9,449 1,847 4 Donations 5 Contributions from CircuitAdvanc8 Funds 6 Connexional Advance & Prionty Fund 7 fund raising Income 1.583 29,438 1,583 1,803 8 Other incom&. letting$ltradirvJ 143 29.579 4,464 31.762 4,467 91nternal Organisatn$ io fotsl Incomlng Resources 11 salara as%)cialed w5ts 2,834 38,911 13,179 12 CircurtAsse5srnenl 39.378 39.378 13 Expendire0 Propoty r8pairlrnalnnance 15,941 4.997 15,941 5,(63 14 oiherexpenses 66 8,048 15 Insuran. ullilles fytc 14,821 14.821 15,337 16 Inidmal Organisations 3.594 3,594 2,917 17 DeweaOn 1.652 1,852 18 Provisv)ns 19 BenevrAerKe 2,400 2.400 20 Ecumen1 and NtrvCthnmunth$ 21 Trainir 22 P(ofes$w81 fees 23 Total Rasources Expend¢d 79,189 3,660 82.849 24 Net Incomlng Resources -2.030 1,641 S,443 2S Transfers beiww fund¥ 26 Sub Totsl -2,030 1.641 77 5,443 27 G8lnSIIo&88s-Rovaiue invest PropE 28 Nét Invosimeni irt fvnds 29 Totsl fund5 broughtfovard iq¥t year 2.876,146 83.908 49 18,557 2.778.660 2.773,217 30 Tota5 fun¢ls ¢arried forward atend of year 2,e74,116 85.549 49 19,023 2.778.737 2.778,660 For informatlon only: Money rg¢9ived and pa88•d on to External Organlsatlons Balance brought forward from last year OfferingslGifts- reiVed for Extern81 Oiganisations OfferingslGifts- passed to External Organisatrons 8alance S11 to be pald 4,794 4,794 4,880 4.880
Walkden Methodist GhurGh Balan¢e Sheet as at 31 August 2025 G•n•ral Fund IUftr•strfct•dl Fun OthBrFund Dg3iyn•tsd TotaP6 Ih15y•a Totsls10sty Tènyible Flxed Assets. ptty 2,26D.O 2.260,000 2,260.000 Equipm•nl 9,588 9.588 Invme5 Pfoperty tsOO.ODO 300.000 300,000 Tol•lllxqdwts 2,569.588 2.SS9.588 2.571.240 CyrrfjntAB9ets Oebt$nd PTeyywts 3,737 3.737 Cential Boarf and Ttu$19e$ lor Meththllsi Churth Purws&s Depo$ilS ash Bankand ha 97,485 eo.e78 49 7.435 185,647 179.803 3,3ro 14,894 20.5 Inl•melQfgan15gl 4.871 4.871 104,52B e5.549 49 19.023 208,670 207.512 Cr•dftOrs nOAE¢ru41%{duB I r 1 y•ar) 92 104.528 85,549 49 19.023 208.870 207.420 2,674.116 85.549 49 19.023 2.778,737 2,718,660 CrBditm Idv9 pftqr thÈnly•A Lo4n5 2.674.116 85,$49 49 19.OYJ 2,778.737 2,718,669 Funds of Dlstdct Fund (Unratk&1) DisthdAdMce Fund IReKiedl 2.674.118 2,674.116 a676,146 8S.549 85.549 83.908 OthèrFund8lRgSkn(edl 49 49 49 09%]nated FuTrds t9.023 19,023 ToiAIFuxJ(ts 2,674,116 85.549 19,023 2.778,737 2.778.860 ' DdBl$-see Summerydts cne Organi98bongfepotbng tothe Chutch Cuuncl NDte thattkefund& Connethd OwaiisaiK?n woukj normalybt Restrited lund$ urn95 itId cleBty be Shown thatth8y cllu ts u?edforany Methty81 Pu8. conned Or9n$ Qp•ninp P8yment5 Nel Rptl Pg CID¥ing baLgn¢ LunchB¢MI C hat8 Ctatt 3,657 287 S7 1.4S2 233 390 soo 310 39$ 4.509 210 52 551 749 Fdlowst 350 T(tsl ftÈee4 Tol Ps
Walkden Methodlst Church Notes to the Accounts l. Basis of accountlng The finanoal siatements have been prepared tsnder thecharities Aci 2011 in accordance with ihe 2014 version of Accounting and Rept>rting by Charltles-. statement of Recommended Prac¢ice150RPI applicable tochariiies preparing their a¢count5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting standard for 5m3ller Entities applitable in the UKleffective fvom ijanuèry 20151-the CharitE5 SORP (FRE1- in replacernent forthe SOR$ 2W5 version Specified in its related 21U8 Regulation5 in accordance with the'true and fair override. provision contained therein. TheAccounts have been prepared as a on EolnE concern which assumesthat the charity will continue in operaiionèl existance for the fore5eable future. TheTYustees Continue toassÈ%s all income ano expenditure that lièbilitie5 can be met. 2. Funds. The funds held Eonstitute.. General Funds held for any purposeof the Church which ère unrestricted, see fund balances brÈakdown. Re5tricred fund5 which are held for a tsarTower purpose includin8 thosefor interllal 018anis31ions. There Is also the followin8 Endowment funds 35 Ilsted represents 8ift- the capital, the irwme is either restricted or unre5tiraed. Details of eKh rnaterial fund 8redi5closed in Note 16. Any fvnds may bp represented by more laan just cash. 3. Accounting policies Bas55 The5eaccounts have been prepared on rhe basSsof historictl c05t exceptthat In¥e#ments are shown attheir market valueattheend ofthe year, on the accrua15 basisto showa true and fair wew of iheChurd)'s financial position and acrivities. Income Income Is Included in thestatement of Financial AttwTtie5 ISOFAI when the Chureh becomes entitled to the resources, and rheTrustees are reasona¥ certain they will receive the resources.. and the M0netaryval can be measured with sUfficnt reliabiliiv. Expenditure This is recognlsed when a liability is incurred, or a construttl obli8ation ar15e5, that suItS in the payment being Unavoida. Lkibilitie5 are iecogni5ed 35 500n as an outhow of Economic benefit 1$ considered more likdythar not under the leBal orconstructive obllg3tlon commlltinÈ the Church to pay out resources. Grants Grant5 made bythechurch from Its own ft)nds are recognised In full at the time of agreement orwhen thechurch acceptsthat there is a legal or operarionèl obligation to make the payment. When tthe 8r3nt 15 recurrent over more than one yearthe balantt payable in futurÈyears 15 treaied asa provision for fLrture commiiments in the Balance Sheetogainst the appropTvate fund, the provision being rdpased in future year5 a5 Instalments are paid In accordance wilh IhÈ ori8inally 3greed terms. VAT 5in¢etheChurch Is not VAT rEgistered. all input VATI5 charged withthe expensestowhich it refer5. Tan8ible fixed assets for use by the Church These arec2Pltalised If theytan be used for more than one yÈar, and individually costat least £1,0. Thefreehold propertyis shown at Insurance Value cost and was revalued in 2D22. Other land & bvildlng were also revalued in 2022 &the Nursery ljnrt ha5 been revalued 2024 and remains at the same value due to market conditions15ee notes 12 & 131- Depreciation of fixtures isehar8ed at a raie of IS% reducin8 lanCe. Capalisation policy.. fixed 45sets are eapitèlisEd rf purch8se5 are over£lW. Investment Properties Investment properties- property is being held for IDngterm purpose of the charity. Investments Investments are valued ID rhe balan sheet at market value at the yearend. Invesrment income is induded inthe accounts when receivableand anv gains or losses on revBIu3tion at the year end are Shown the 50F Debtors and Prepayments General fund debtors represent Items paid in advan*and amounts owlng. Creditors Credirors rewesent bi115 outstandiftgand monie5 collected to be pak4 over.
Wolkden Methodlst Church 4. Donations Unrestrlcted Restrlcted 2025 2024 ISOFA 21 Collections & gift Day Tax credits~ gift aid 29,540 7,719 29.540 7,719 32,106 7,498 Total 37,259 37,259 45,608 S. Charitable artivities (SOFA 71 Unrestricted Restrlcted 2025 2024 Fund raising income Fund raising-general funds Fund raising-designated Totsl 1,583 1,583 1.803 1,583 1,803 6. Other Income & Trading (SOFA 81 lettings cards, fair trade, books etc other income other income desi8nated Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted 2025 2024 26,963 257 2,216 143 29.579 26.963 257 2,216 143 29,579 28,980 239 2,377 166 31,762 7. Investment income Unrestrirted Restrlcted 2025 2024 (SOFA 3) Interest- Central Finance Board I CFB 2 - designated TMCP Total 970 323 6,408 7,701 970 323 7,245 8,538 1,024 354 8,071 9,449 837 837 8. Other SOFA 91 Luncheon Club Chat & Craft Wednesday Fellowship Unrestrlcted Restricted 2025 2024 3.164 551 749 4,464 3,164 551 749 4,464 3,135 702 630 4,467 DonètionslSOFA 41 Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 Donations- General funds Donations- designated funds Total 1,503 1.503 1,847 1,503 1,503 1,847
- PayTnent to Trustees 202$ 2024 Payments made to trustees for additional services provided to the Church by agreement wth the Church Counci5 Meeting Number of trustees who were paid expenses Nature ol the expenses If there are no payments to Trustees, please record no expenses were paid. Total amount paid
- Fees for examination or audit of the a¢wunts Independent examlnerfs or auditors, fees for reporting on the accounts 360 360 OtheT fees leg.. advice. accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner or auditor
- Paid employees siaff Costs pald durlng the year were: Gross wages, salaries and benefrts in kind 2,834 Employer's National Insurance costs Pension costs Total staff tOSts lln 2,834 Average nurnber ot staff ernployeed durlng the year were:
JJ 11 11 111111 111111 11 11111
Walkden Methodlst Churth 13. Investments The funds that support the various funds are held by TMCP in Trustees Interest Fund5 on which interest is 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, includin8 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 providin8 guicfjance 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 2025 2024 Change in in¥e5tment values Carrying Imarketl value at beginrtring of year 3,(J0 300,000 Add: additions to investments at cost Less: disposals at carrying value Net gain on revaluation Carrying Imarketl value at end of year 300,1XX) 300,000
- Analysis of current assets 2025 2024 Debtors and prepayment5 Pre paid assessments 3,737 3,314 Accrued income Other debtors Total debtors and prepayments 3,737 3,314 Analysis of cash at ban4( Bank balance held in The Royal Bank Of Scotland 3.306 9,149 Bank balance held in The Royal Bank Of Scotland 11.588 11.445 Bank balance held in (Name of bank) Total Cash and Bank 14,894 20,594
- Analysbs of cuffent Ilabilities and lon8 term creditors Trade Creditors Other Creditor5 92 Total Current Liabllitles 92
- Capital commitments and contingent liabilities At the 31st August 2025 the Church has no capltal commitments. No Contingent liabilities were identified at 31st August 2025
Walkden Methodist Church 17. Loans and creditor5 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
Wèlkden Methodist Churth 18. Detsiled analy515 of individual fund movements Unrestricted Funds Fund Name Openlng Balance Income Expendlture Transfers Revaluation gainsllosses Closlng Balance Unrestricted Funds 2,694,703 77,625 -79,189 2,693,139 Totals 2.694,703 77,625 -79.189 2,693,139 Restricted Fund5 Fund Name Opening Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Revaluation gainsllosses Closing Balance Redevelopment Fund Sale Of Recreation Ground Bequest E&M Rushton Bequest E Wolstenholme Bequest Luncheon Club Chat & Craft Wednesday Fellowship 16,758 35,748 26,607 197 597 3,657 287 57 83,908 800 -56 17,502 35,748 26,607 197 624 4,609 210 52 85,549 29 3.164 550 -2,212 -627 -754 749 5,301 Totals -3,660 Endowment Funds Restricted Fund Name Opening Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Revaluation gains/losses Closing Balance E & M Rushton 49 49 Totals 49 49 Fund Restricted funds listed are for Capital Redevelopment Luncheon club is for Luncheon Club facilities Chat & Craft Wednesday Fellowship Endowment Fund- for General Purpose oses Reasons for transler between fund5
DECLARATIONS Treasurer I confimi 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 10-Mar-26 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 r)ywilW ('} presented to the Church Council on 10-Mar-26 and were or wll be approved {") on 1 0r¢h 2026 Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair of the meeting Rev Nutan Suray Date 10-Mar-26 Independènt Examinerfs R9POrt to the Trusteos of the Walkden Methodist Church This Report is on the Chtsrch Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 Respectlve responsibllities of Trustees and Examiner The charitys trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The ¢harity's trustees consider that an not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe 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 d¢)wn in the 9eneral Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 14515llbl of the Charities Act), and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Delete as applicable 14
Basis of Indepondent Examinerfg Report My examination was carried out in accofdance wth general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by tl)e charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the Iruslees conceming any siJ¢h matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and Consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a'true and fairf view and the report is limrted lo those matte sel out in the statement below. Indepgndent ExamineV5 Statement In Connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other than that disclosed below).. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. . lo keep aUnting records in accordgnce with section 130 of the Charities Act., . to prepare a¢¢ounls which accord with the accounting records and comply wlh the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met,. or 121 to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts lo be reached. ' Please dfyletg the words in the brackets if they do not apply appmpriat8 (31 I havefft•¥' obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist ChuTch PutP05es IYMCP") or held in other TrLJsts, Bank balances and Funds al the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church I'CFB'I, which are individLally in excess of £10,000 Ilen thousand pound5} al the balance sheet dale. ' Please Gircle as appropnat8 Name Signatu Relevant Professional qualification or body Ambient Acuunting Ltd Addre55 I Pennington Street Manchester M28 3LR Date 15
Walkden Methodist Church Appendix A CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP & KEY LAY WORKERS MINisfERISI Rev Darren Garfield Until Au8USt 25 Mr P Urwin Cireult Representative LAY WORKERS CHURCH STEWARDS Mrs L Price Mrs E V Hancox Mrs A Bennett Mrs l Taylor Mrs E Nelson Mrj J O'Neill Mrs S M Poole CHURCH SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATORS Mrsj Marsh Iyouth, Childrens & Vunerable Adults Safeguarding Co-ordinatorl CHURCH REPRESENTATIVES OTHER MEM8ERS OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL l MrsB Edge 2 Mrs P Ashton Until Sept 2024 3 Mr L O'Neill 4 Mrs M O'Neill- Church Treasurer 5 Mrs G Dearden 6 Mrs E O Kennedy 7 Mrs C Sniadek 8 Mr D Mccormick 9 Mrs M Mccormick 10 Mr5 S Henshaw 12 Mrsj Lomax Church Council Secretary Until May 2025 Until May 2025