2024-08-31-accounts - Wellington Methodist Church

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

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From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name a A	To Day 01 Month 09 Year 2023 Day 31 Month 08 Year 2024 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name WELLINGTON METHODIST CHURCH ~~	~~
Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)1130091 Charity's principal address NEW STREET WELLINGTON TELFORD Postcode TF1 1LU ~~ce———~~
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name (office if		Trustee name (office if	Trustee name (office if	Trustee name (office if	Trustee name (office if	Trustee name (office if
any)			any)	any)		any)
Alastair Battrick
Carol Hughes
Catherine Stones
Diane Parkin
Dewi Evans
Donald Pritchard
Elmien van Rensburg
Ganga Nitta
Jennie Dibb
Joan James
Marlene Parton
Marjorie Brown
Barbara Murray
Margaret Whitehead
Rose Wedge
Roger Jones
TraceyBailey
Tina Price

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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for calendar year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Deed of Union(1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976)

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Act of Parliament

(eg. trust, association, company)

Appointed by local church annually. Ministers are automatically trustees Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

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Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)	The purpose of the Methodist Church is and shall be deemed to have been since the date of Union, the advancement of: a) 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. c) any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church. d) any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church.
	A) Regular worship is held for church members and all members of the local community, each Sunday and Thursday. Services are also held at other times offering a variety of different styles of worship including Iona style services. B) The church is open each morning to allow congregation members and any members of groups or people from the local community to use the space for prayer or for a quiet place to sit. All are welcome. C) During the week and some Sundays, there are additional groups which meet for Bible study, prayer and discussion. A banner group meets to produce new banners for the church which help to enhance our worship each Sunday. D) The pastoral work of the church includes visiting the sick, those who find it difficult to leave their homes and others who need help. This work is led by the secretary for pastoral work and a team of visitors all under the guidance of the minister, Members of the congregation also see it as part of their role to visit and offer help. E) Groups meet regularly during the week. There is provision for young people, the J team and Emmaus groups, Girls’ Brigade, Boys Brigade and the church is a home for Rainbow and Brownie groups. Other groups include a regular group for ladies (this group is now more mixed) Art groups, craft group, sugar craft group with local a macular degeneration group, fitness 4 all and U3A using the premises on a regular basis. . We confirm that the Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)

The purpose of the Methodist Church is and shall be deemed to have
been since the date of Union, the advancement of:
a) 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.
c) any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution
subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church.
d) any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary
or ancillary to the Methodist Church.

A) Regular worship is held for church members and all members of the
local community, each Sunday and Thursday. Services are also held at
other times offering a variety of different styles of worship including Iona
style services.
B) The church is open each morning to allow congregation members and
any members of groups or people from the local community to use the
space for prayer or for a quiet place to sit. All are welcome.
C) During the week and some Sundays, there are additional groups
which meet for Bible study, prayer and discussion. A banner group meets
to produce new banners for the church which help to enhance our
worship each Sunday.
D) The pastoral work of the church includes visiting the sick, those who
find it difficult to leave their homes and others who need help. This work
is led by the secretary for pastoral work and a team of visitors all under
the guidance of the minister, Members of the congregation also see it as
part of their role to visit and offer help.
E) Groups meet regularly during the week. There is provision for young
people, the J team and Emmaus groups, Girls’ Brigade, Boys Brigade
and the church is a home for Rainbow and Brownie groups.
Other groups include a regular group for ladies (this group is now more
mixed) Art groups, craft group, sugar craft group with local a macular
degeneration group, fitness 4 all and U3A using the premises on a
regular basis.
.
We confirm that the Trustees have had regard to the Charity
Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

A huge amount of the work at our church is carried out by volunteers. We continue to be grateful to them for their loyalty and support as we care for the members, try to serve the many needs of the local area and at the same time care for the church premises. These volunteers are not only church members but also friends and members from the local community. Thank you to them all. We could not do the work we do in the church and community without them.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Wellington Methodist Church is a growing, diverse congregation. People Summary of the main gather together on Sundays and during the week from a wide achievements of the charity geographical area and the congregation is from a variety of different during the year backgrounds, nationalities and traditions. It offers a variety of different styles of worship on Sundays along with weekly communion services on Thursday mornings. Other types of services are also a feature, with Iona or Taizé services held monthly. The church is there to serve its members and the local community and is open from Monday to Friday each morning, with the sanctuary offering a place for quiet reflection and prayer in a busy community. Those visiting and using the church, often comment on the warmth of the welcome they receive. Prayer meetings, bible studies and discussion groups are held regularly. The church has a growing number of young people who meet regularly with the J team for younger members and the Emmaus group for 11 plus. The latter group also meets for discussion groups, games and shared food. Other church groups meet regularly; the banner group and Wednesday evening group are amongst these. The church has a pastoral system which serves both members and adherents. Volunteer visitors along with church members, try to serve the varying needs of the local community. All volunteers are DBS checked and have undergone safeguarding as well as EDI training. Safe guarding of all is a priority. During the week, the church offers a home to many groups: Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, Brownies, three art groups and a craft group. Other community groups meet on a regular basis with these including Sugar craft, Macular degeneration, U3A , Fit4 All, Shropshire Child Contact Centre, Walkers are welcome and Slimming World. The local council also regularly uses the building for groups. As much of work as possible carried out in the church building and community is made possible because of the many volunteers. They enable us to serve the many needs of our local area and respond to situations as they arise. We are grateful to all those who help in a myriad of different ways each week. The mission statement of the church is..Growing and Sharing in God’s love. Our church body is diverse and mirrors the multicultural nature of our local community. We are a growing church with new faces each Sunday. Shared meals and activities enable people to come together and exchange stories. Each Sunday we offer tea and coffee after the service when people stay to share fellowship. Our stewards include young people and we try to involve our Emmaus group in the life of the church. As the number of young people increases, we try to cater for their needs with other activities, Our groups during the week are encouraged to support the work of the food bank and other local charity groups including our local hospice. Acts of worship are held in local care homes as we try to respond to requests from the community. Our members continue to support our monthly bereavement cafe, a joint venture with other churches and the local funeral directors.

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Section D Achievements and erformance p

Our Wednesday evening group (no longer just ladies) has a varied programme. The many stories they have heard through their speakers have encouraged them to respond to different needs through knitting, collecting items and financial support. Saturday coffee mornings, offer both the church and local groups an opportunity to raise funds and meet people in the community. The WI, Towns Women’s Guild and local Amnesty group are among those who use the building in this way. At the present time we have three art groups and each year they hold an annual Art exhibition in July. This offers an opportunity for them to showcase their work and it is also open to people outside the groups to exhibit. There is also a children’s art competition. This event is well supported by members of the community as well as raising funds for the church. An annual Christmas Fair is held in December.

The past year has been exciting as we have faced great opportunities as well as challenges. We thank God for the opportunities, for growth and we look to the future with confidence. A welcome is offered to all, whatever their tradition as we hold to our mission statement.. . Growing and sharing in God’s love. With God’s help we continue to serve God in our local community and in the world.

Section E Financial review

It is the policy of the Circuit to hold a sum equivalent to at least 6 months Brief statement of the average expenditure. This should be sufficient to be able to continue, in charity’s policy on reserves the short term, meeting the costs of running the premises and paying the required Circuit Assessment. Details of any funds materially None in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

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Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

ed on behalf of the charity’s trustees	’s trustees	’s trustees
Signature(s)Alastair Battrick Barbara Murray Full name(s)Alastair Battrick Barbara Murray Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Treasurer Trustee Date23/6/25	Alastair Battrick		Barbara Murray
			Barbara Murray
		Treasurer		Trustee
		23/6/25

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CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS Wellington Methodist Church FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2024 Wellington Circuit Circuit no. Registered Charity - Charity Registratlon number If not a registered chaiity His Majesty's Revenue and Customs Gift Aid number (The HMRC number is equivalent to a registered charity number in temis of evidence of charitable status and may be used to give to donors or grant funders wishing to see evidence of the organisation's Gharitable status. Methodist charities in England and Wales that a not registered charities a excepted from registration under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242) 1130091 Minister. Roger Dunlop Church Stewards: Gail Hocking Dewi Evans Roger Jones Ganga Nitta Tina Price Elmien Van Rensberg Margaret WhÉtehead Treasurer" Alastair Battrick WMC SFOA 2023-24 1 of5

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Wellington Methodist Church Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Totals this Fun(ts Funds year Totals last SECTION A year a1 RECEIPTS Note Offerin s and Tax recovered Bank and CFB interest and Investmenl income 51.920 51,920 46,803 a3 2.009 10,058 22,966 86,953 610 2,619 10,058 28,135 92,732 1,407 10,472 23,174 81,857 a4 Lettin a5 Other receipts TOTAL RECEIPTS 5.169 5,779 a6 (a71 SECTION B b1 PAYMENTS b2 Circuit Assessment or Share 48,000 48,000 43,000 b3 Donations 400 Re airs and Maintenance utilities Ilnsurances, water char es, heating & lighting) 1,904 16,018 15,483 b5 9,430 9,901 b6 b7 Other payments TOTAL PAYMENTS 5,163 64,497 780 5,943 81,695 10,264 78,648 b8 17,198 Ib9) SECTION C NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR c1 a6-b8 22.456 11,419 11,037 3.209 Total funds brought forward from last year c2 53,253 15,075 68,328 65,120 Sub total c1+c2 75,709 3,656 68.329 c4 Transfers and ad ustments 9,000 9,000 c7 c5 TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR {c3+c4) 66.709 12,656 79,365 {c8} 68,329 (c6) SECTION D FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS (these amounts are not to be included in total receiptslpayments figures above) d1 Balance brou ht fonvard from last d2 Offerin sIGifts - received for exlernal or anisations 2,399 3.476 d3 OfferingslGifts - passed to extemal organisations 2,080 3,476 d4 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID {d1+d2Q3) 319 2of5 25 02 de)- Copyof WMC SFOA 2023-24

Wellin ton Methodist Church TK>N ORTIN CH COU SECTIOM E e follow the Summary tsf Ihe Church accounts lor the year ended 31 AJoust 2024 and Intern Org2nisal>xs to the Church c1chKch Meeting. Note Ihat the lunds of an Internal OrW0t)n woubJ noFTTralty be Restn¢w rt coukj te clearfy Shw thai they co b& used for any Mem¢x115'. puSe. Tls sectw must l)e completed to arrve ai the iacome expefiditufo toia15 01 the Church. K gIC5S irKcme exteed5 ts Ac(xuaL8 Ihre5holO. then me Accruals metibj tsf ar£¢unbng AND A DIFFERENT FORM be ID rep1 tre Isee websrtel. Pkne refer to th• guitt8r ntstes regarding transfeF5 betsveen tre Distrrcl and Connected Di$triQ Oroanisations INTERNAL ORGANISAnONS Nei ReceF Pa OJeDirsg toi7nce5 Pa Closing balances nts Art Grou Wed 21.048 3.101 1,831 ¢2 Art Grou 473 331 331 B8nn¢rn 739 41 750 ade 435 ¢5 FIow8r5 Gitrts, Bgade CIoBerf Jul 138 172 125 91 581 517 517 £7 L•dl¢s Gmup Sbb tolal tsf Irrtern anisatFons funds t.159 7B1 378 2413 2.791 ¢È 22.507 23,628 7122 e11 812 Chur¢h •e¢ounts Ittha brou9htforward lyom pagè 2- totsls 92.732 17) JJ195 Ib91 t1m7 Ic71 68.328 79,366 1¢81 BY CHURCH 115235 105J23 5.915 76,003 85,918 Contrue on a separate sheet rf n•¢èssary and briNd the totals toN/ard TOTAL Rec&pTS TOTAL PAYMENTS SECTION F STATEM nES OPENING 8ALANCES CLOSING 8ALANCES CHURCH . FUNDS HELD 8t 31 u8t 2024 Ca$h In 88nk cUtA¢CoUnt 21.999 88nk De rt Aecount r4 Centrtl Fw>ance Board 54 550 Truste 14r Melhctht Churth 01 furKIs SUB TOTAL- Chur¢h a¢¢ounts Totsl fvnds hek¥ by Int•mal oan& lthtt ¢losK balance tolal from abovel19121 68.328 Ic81 79,684 Ic8 7,675 6.553 le121 TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD BY CHURC 76,003 86.237 SECTION G At 31 August 2024 OTHER ASSETS LiABIUTIES I S¢Ontsw2023 Land & Buildi $ lsee fifAe5 re 1Tr5u¥aKe vzk 2 073 825 2 073 825 Other A8set$ Loan . 8ffwnloLttsfandi 319 f41 onty+ Fuftds heks at CtraI Fina¥Ke Board f5 Indude Fun¥8 h?j at Tnte0 lof MethOdt CuJreh PurF<WS g1 Indude any ott*¥ inveslments Inct the cash of TMCP trusts this irdj in hne 15 dtb.Cr9ydWMCSFOA3)2J.?4 3Lq5

Name of Church ... Declarations and Scrutiny I confinyt that these Receipt and Payment based accounts for the year to 31 August 2024 have been prepared from the records of the Church and that they include all funds under the control of the Church trustees. Signature of treasurer . Name and address of treasurer ... AL. fvSTP51 & ...fj.TrTr&. ILK Date..... /.r/? Presentation to the Church trustees I confimi that the annual port and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 werelwill be" presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair of the meeting EU Ro frc"é oLu L-of . Date 13th£c4 24 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Charity Number..... . .... Responslblllties and basls of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the r Church for the year ended 31 August 2024 set out on pages . 3 As the Church's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and, in carying out my examination, I harfe followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14S(5)(b} of the Act. delete or circle as appropriate C SFOA 202>24 4of5

Name of Church . eLLio4 11300 Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination ( ') which give me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. I havelha¥Met" obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date. Signature of independent examiner Name of independent examiner L6S£LL ÉAL Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner Fc Nameoffirm(vthereappropriate) . b e &ALL L" u*) IL i £ Address UJ ÉLLI NJG Post Code rfi IL Date delete or circle as appropriate 25 02 deb - Copy of WMC SFOA 2023-24 5of5