2025-08-31-accounts - Wellington Methodist Church

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 09 2024 To 31 08 2025

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

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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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
Tracey Bailey
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

Summary of the main Wellington Methodist Church sits at the top of the main pedestrianised achievements of the charity street in Wellington which is part of the Borough of Telford and Wrekin. during the year The congregation is diverse and its members and adherents come not just from Wellington but across the area. It is a growing and diverse congregation offering a welcome to new people from different backgrounds and traditions. People gather together on Sundays and during the week for worship and fellowship. It offers a variety of different styles of worship on Sundays along with weekly communion services on Thursday mornings. Monthly worship in the Iona or Taize style are a feature and these are particularly appreciated by those who enjoy a smaller fellowship and opportunity for quieter moments. The church, which is open from Monday to Friday each morning, offers 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 and say how easy it is to walk into the building. They feel at home. 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 friendship 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. Safeguarding 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

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Section D Achievements and performance

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.

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

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ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Alastair Battrick Barbara Murray Full name(s) Alastair Battrick Barbara Murray Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Treasurer Trustee Date 29/6/25	Alastair Battrick Barbara Murray	Alastair Battrick Barbara Murray
		Treasurer Trustee
		29/6/25
		29/6/25

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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 2025 Circuit Circuit no. Registsred Charity - Charity Registration number If nol a registered charity His MajesVs Revenue and Customs Gift Aid number (The HMRC number is equivalent to a giSted chanty number in terms ofevidence of charitable status and may be used lo give lo donors or grant funders wishing to see evidence of the organisation's charitable status. Methodist charities in England and Wales that are not registered charities are excepted from giStratIon under Statutory Instrumenl 2014 No.2421 1130091 Minister.. Roger Dunlop Church Stewards.. Kwami An4 Roger Jones Judith Darfour Tina Price Dewi Evans Margaret Whitehead Peter Jennings Treasurer.. Ajastair Battrick 26 03 client- Copy of WMC SFOA 2024-25 1ofS

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Wellington Methodist Church Unrgstrictgd R•strlctgd Totals thls Fun(ts Funds yèar Totals last year SECTION A a1 RECEIPTS Note 22 Offerin g 2nd Tax recovèred Bank and CFB interest and Investment income 56,656 S6,6S6 a3 2.238 312 2,550 2.619 a4 Lettin 13,424 12.177 84.495 13,424 16,959 89,589 10,058 28.135 92.732 a5 Other receipts TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,782 5,094 a6 la71 SECTION b1 PAYMENTS b2 Circuit Assessment or Share 48.000 48,000 b3 Donations 400 b4 Re airs and Maintenance Ulililies Ilnsurance5. water chaiges, heating & lighting) 1,167 8.100 9,266 17,922 bs 10,445 10.445 9.430 b7 Other payrnenls TOTAL PAYMENTS 17,921 77,533 402 18,323 86.034 5,943 81,695 b8 8,502 Ib91 SECTION C NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR c1 a6-b8 6.962 3.408 3.SS5 11,037 Total funds brougttt forward from last year ¢2 66.709 12,656 79.365 68,328 Sub total c1+c2 73.871 9.248 82.920 79,365 Transfers and ad'uslments 5,000 5,000 ¢7 TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR {c3+c41 68,671 14,248 82,920 Ic81 79,365 Ic61 SECTION D FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS Ithese amounts are not to be included in total receiptsl a montsfi ures al>ovo1 d1 Balance brou ht fOard from last ear 319 d2 Offerin Gifts - receNed for exlemal or nisations 1.576 2.399 d3 OfferingslGifts - passed lo extemal organisalions 1.576 2,080 d4 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID {d1*d24I31 319 319 2ofS 76 D3 ¢ltcni. ofWMC 8FOA 2024-25

Wellin lon Methodist Chureh RC RMAL NG SECTION E PSease followthe Guhlance Notesto com tsth55 SJMmBry oltre Chuith accounis I•he yearenaed 31 Augbst 2025 ana InleTP?r 0ryan4sato tty tothe Cb.urLry Couwvcureh Wry Note #telnd& n Intprnal Organal vKukl no-.Ta'ly DC Rc5mGxd'.u.-.di un55 LICQUMI Le Gearty atthey-A.Kl bc ed loy Metr&is1 ptsrpJoe Thk4 $e¢trw mu51 be COmF4etedlo affive al gross wKome•id ee1C5 oftheehLrtt irOTheS tWhrAO. ihe Acciyals ffle]h or8(nn9 AND AOIFFERENT FORM musl beuseo 10 papy1treaolSI5ee MEUbsrte) pa5e refer 9uiowKetts resaroiry trarLsfetS )Etwthe Di$thci eonnetted D15thd Organ15atOn5 INTERNAL ¢)IGANISATIONS Nei Rtr lanw5 Art Grgu 18.612 3.191 tsrou hu 352 531 143 109 'Brt YJ3 1.399 1.632 Fknwer• 165 150 15 91 c6 Frffjn(11111 Grou Aiad 14 253 2.791 J,044 Sub toral d Imemal 21.852 17.537 6552 •11 012 Church accounts ItotalA troughfforwaro Irom pag• •9.$89 3,SS5 79,365 82,920 Ir8F Y CHURC 103.571 770 85.917 93,587 Contsnuecn a sewrate yheet necessary ar Is fopwa TOTAL RECEIPTS TOTAL PAYMENTS SECT1014 F OPEWf4G BALANCES CLOSIP4G BALANCES CHVRCH.¢UH FVNOS HELD * 31 ¢2025 Bank Curreffl 25.134 Bank Oe Central Finance 8oard 72,224 Tw$e¥ forM•lhDdl$l Chw£h P OtherfLMds Sug TOTAL- chUh 4croun¢¥ 83,276 Total ttpld oy In11 Or53811l¥Is ILn• alanc•tryal trom atth81 le12) 8.SS2 10.667 TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD 8Y CWUR¢H 86.236 93.942 SECTION G At 31 AwuSl2025 1 2024 OTHER ASSETS ad LLABIUTES InvÉtmonts L•nd & see rKAes Te l0suMYe¥ue 2 073 825 Oth•rAssg . shNamouni OLts other L?118# 320 320 f4 IndudB only Funds atthe Finanw Btsard f8 InsludEonty neid &1 TtuSLee& tol Cwcty PurpoK 91 anyothRr IWltre4Sh OfTrfPb7&5 xcowiSlhtsl$ in kf5 30fS

Name of Church . lijoo Declarations and Scrutiny I confirm that these Receipt and PayTnent based accounts for the year to 31 August 2025 have been prepared fiom the records of the Church and that they include all funds under the control of the Church trustees. Signature of treasurer Date..... Nam• and addrés# of tr•a8ur•r_....-.-.................-.-....-..... Post Code.. . . Presentation to the Church trustees I confim that the annual report and accounts lor the year ended 31 August 2025 werefvHl& presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on 29 Signalure of the Chair of the meeling Name of the Chair of the meeting Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the ..Church Charlty Number.............. Responsibilities and ba$13 of report l Feport lo the Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of the . for the year ende(131 August 2025 sel out on page5 2 10 l As the Church's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of Ihe Act and. in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(bl of the Act. delete or eir¢le as approprbate 28 03 dwl. Cow ofW SF(k4202VIS 4of5

Name of Church 4 b*r4 4Y••r Independent Examinefs Statement I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disdosed below'> which give me cause to believe that in, any material respect- the acLounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act., or the accounts do not accord wth the accounting records. I have no concerns 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 haVe/hl. obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balanS and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in eXsS of £10,000 (ten thousand pound5} at the balance sheet date. Sigriature of independent examiner Name of independent examiner Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner Name of fim (where appropriate) Address JS ££1 &fi-. , tsj 4TiJr4 Post Code Date delete or circle as appropriate r¥f 4