Accruals Accounts
202112022
THE MEfHODIST CHURCH
STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS
ACCRUALS BASIS
for the year ended 31 August 2022
st John's Methodlst Church Potters Bar
341305
Reglstered Charlty - Reglstratlon number 1130633
Alinister
Re¥ David Jebb
Senlorchurch Steward
IAr Robin Bum$
TrFasur•r
Mr Robert H Ward

St John's Methodlst Church Potters Bar.
Annual report of the trustees for the year to 31 August 2022
Introduction
The Church is governed according to the"Constttutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist
Church" The Church is located in Potters Bar and within the Methodist Church in the UK belong5 to
the St Albans & Welwyn Circuit. which is in turn part of the Bedfordshire. Essex and Hertfordshire
District.
The Governing body is the Church Council which meets at least three times per year. There are
committees of this Council which oversee matters such as Resources IProperty and Financel,
Pastoral, Outreach. Communications and the Nursery Play8roup.
Aims and objectives
The Church seNes people from both Potter5 Barand its surrounding villages. It aimsto work
together to live out the Christian faith and share the good news of Jesus Christ in the local
community.
fteview of Church actsvities for the yearto 31 August 2022
The Church has continued to hold regular worship each Sunday moming.
In addition to weekly worship on Sunday mornings there is a monthty Sunday evening café worship.
This is a more infomial style of worship wtth more contemporary music and discussions about
relevant topics rather than a formal semion or addres5.
Monthly creative worship continues to be well supported. Younger children ère engaged in craft
activities related to the theme of the day before joining the grown-ups in Church for worship and a
time to show the crafts which they have made.
In August 2022 the Church again held a 'Holiday at Home, event providing food, fellowship and
entertainment for the more senior members of the church family. This initiative was very well
received by participants and will be repeated in 2023.
Regular weekday activttie5 continued including a flourishing parent and toddler group, Jumping
John's. Women's Guild and Women Connect. Several Bible sLudy groups meet regularly.
The Church hosted an ecumenical Christmas event for primary school aged children in Potters Bar
called Discover Christmas.
The Church sponsored Scout Group meets onthe church premises and held their very popular
Christmas and Spring fairs.
The premises continued to be let out to a wide variety of communtty groups including a ballet school
and motherand baby groups.
The Church was also awarded a bronze Eco Church award in October 2021.

With effect from 1st September 2021 Shenley Methodist Church. about 5 miles west of Potters Bar,
became a class of St John's. This was because its membership was less than the minimum number
required by the Methodist Church nationally to operate as separate church. St John's Church
Council assumed overall responsibility, as managing trustees. for the maintenance of the building
and its finances but it continues to hold regular Week￿ worship and other activities as before.
Our minister for the past 12 years Rev Alison Facey left in November 2021 to take up a post as a
hospital chaplain. A new minister. Rev David Jebb has been appointed to take pastoral charge of St
John's, along with Shenley, and this took effect from I" September 2022.ln the intervening period
the trustee5 are very grateful to other ministers, including the Reverends Rosemary Fletcher,
Andrew Prout and Sue Stilwell who have assisted in the leadership of the Church including the
condutt of worship and pastoral care.
Church membership
The Church membership at 31st August 2022 was 94. At I" September 2021 there were 98 members
and another 8 members transferred in from Shenley Methodist Church making a total of 106. During
the year I new member joined. 3 members died. 3 transferred out and 7 moved awav.
In addition, at 31 August 2022 there were 49 otherson our community roll. At I September 2021
there were 46 others on the community roll at St John's and 16 on the communtty roll at Shenley
making a total of 62. During the year there was net loss of 13 others on the community roll.
Nursery Playgroup
The Church runs a Nursery Playgroup {'NPG'I for chIld￿n from two to four years,. this is operated
from two settings. at Oakmere School in Potters Bar and the Church's own premises in Baker Street.
The NPG is registered with OFsfED. It has a separate management board which oversees its day-to-
day management in conjunction with the setting manager and her team. This board includes
members of the Church Council to whom it reports and has overall responsibility. The objectives of
the NPG are to serve the k)cal communtties in which the two settings are located and to cover its
costs. Both settings are inspected by OFSTED and during the latest inspections, in 2018, one setting
received an 'OUtStandin￿ rating and the other a 'Good' rating.
Brief financial review of the year
The Church now hasthree main funds. The General or unrestrirted fund which maintains the Church
'5 fabric and contributes to the c05t of Circutt ministry and other Circutt. District and Connexional
INational Methodist Churchl work. The main restricted fund is the Nursery Playgroup and the
designated fund relates mainly to Shenlev.
General Fund
Income

The main source of income for the General FurKI are the regular donations from members and
friends and related Gift Aid recoverable from HMRC. The second major source is lettings income
from use of the premises by extemal organisations.
Income from regular gNing by members and friends reduced very slightly compared to the previous
vear. However, the Church benefited from four donations totalling £ll,(XX) from relatives of
recently deceased mewnbers.
Lettings income for the year increased by £IO.(XK) to £17.135 as the restrictions imposed by the
Covid 19 regulations were relaxed and then abolished.
Expenditu
The major expenditure of the Church's General Fund is the assessment paid to the St Albans &
Welwyn Circuit. The total was £65,4￿ and was the same as in the previous three years. This
assessment is the Church's contribution to the remuneration and accommodation costs of the
Circuivs stipendiary ministers and our contribution towards the costs of the work of the Methodist
Church regionally and nationally.
Routine maintenance costs remained the same as in previous years. However approximately £5,000
was expended on two new high-resolution screens for the front of the worship area to replace the
obsolete back projection equipment. They are used to project the words of hymns. Bible readings
and other material during worship.
The major expense for the year was the replacement of some of the old and rusting single glazed
windows in the worship area and the main hall with new double%lazed units. The cost was £26,0(K).
After taking the above expenses into account the 8eneral fund incurred a Ioss for the year of £6,000,
Shenley chU￿h
With effect from 1st September 2021 St John's took over responsibility for this church's finances.
Notwithstanding the small number of members and adherents. the income from both regular giving
and other activities exceeded the running costs, including maintenance, of the buildings: Shenley
does not make a separate contribution to the Circuit assessment. It also holds modest cash reserves
of £17.CW las at 31 August 20221 to cover for any unforeseen maintenance and repair issues.
Nursery Playgroup
The Nursery Playgroup had an extremely good year financially assisted by record pupil numbers
particularly at the Oakmere setting. Total income was £366,(KKI. up nearly 30%, with staff costs of
£280,OCKI, up 16% on the previous year. After taking into account other costs includir)g accrued rent
and professional fees, it incurred an operating surplus of £43,IXK) before unrealised losses on the
market values of investments were taken into account. This compared to a surplus of £IO,CQJ in the
previous year. For the current year to August 2023, it has been necessary to increase staff pay rates
significantly to allow for both inflat￿n and changes to living and minimum wage reEulations.
Furthennore, pupil numbers have been lower 50 the financial outcome for the current year is likely
to be somewhat weaker.

Fund balances
As at 31" August 2022 the net current assets of the Church General Fund were £ 92.783 giving irb
excess of 6 months cover for expenditure. The trustees are building up additional reserves in the
general fund beyond the level needed to comply with the reserves policy set out below. this is to
enable the replacement of the remaining old single glazed windows in the Church which are beyond
repair.
Unrestrictedfvnds
Current
year £
92,783
Prfor year
General Fund
Designatedfvnds
Buildings, including Shenley for 2022
Other, including Shenley for 2022
Restrirtedfvnds
Nursery Playgroup
98,952
2.840,(KK)
16.917
2,299.767
7267
155,982
125,345
Other
Total funds
15531
3 105 129
6,621
2 537 952
Reserve5
The Rese￿e$ Policy for the Church is to hold in excess of 6 months. average expenditure. This should
be sufficient to meet any unforeseen items of major expenditure on the Church buildings and l or to
be able to continue, in the short temi. funding planned activities in the event of any inability to raise
sufficient funds to discharge running costs including the Annual Assessment payable to the Circuit.
Basls of preparation and legal framework
The Chariws annual reportand accounts for the yearended 31 August 2022 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 IFRS} 102
Full Name of Charity". St John's Methodist Church Potters Bar
Registration Charity Number: 1130633
Date of registration: 21"July 2009
Main communication address: 67 Baker Street Potters Bar EN6 2EX
The members of the St John's Methodist Church. Church Council are the Charity Trustees. The
membership is set out below.
Circuit Ministers
Rev David Jebb (appointed 1° September 20221
Rev Rosemary Fletcher Iresigned 31" August 20221
Rev Alison Facey Iresigned 31 October 20211
Rev Andrew Prout

Church Stewards
Robin Burns
Myra Sloper (retired as a Church Steward on 31 October 2022 but remains a member of the Church
Council)
Dave Best Iresigned l May 2022)
Helen Jeckells
David Carter
Sally Gunning (appointed 1° May 2022)
Church Treasurer
Robert Ward
other members of the Church Council
Peter Barlow
Roger Croughton
Patricia Griffith
Valerie Vessey
Jo Hutton
Kathryn Krause
Stephen Krause
David Bowler
Steve Matthews
Dawn Fenner
John Sloper
Helen Barlow
Val Parker
Maggie Day
David Rhodes
Graham Phillips
Louise Bourton (appointed l November 20211
Church Treasurer.. Robert Ward atted as the principal officer overseeing the day-to-day financial
management and accounting for the Church during the year.
Independent examiner: Newman Morris. Chartered Accountants, London Colney Herts AL2 IHA
Bankers= Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church
Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
CAF Bank Itd
Alms and organl&itlon
Charity objettive is to work together as a local Methodist Church to Itve out the Christin faith and
share the good news of Jesus Christ in our community-

"The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been Sin￿ the Date of
Union the advancement ofr.
al The Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal 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 being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to The
Methodist Church
Worshippin8 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 sem)ons. Cour%￿ and small groups.
The resourcing of pastoral work includin2 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 the local university and other institutions.
Public Benefrt
We confirm the trustees have had re8ard 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 Church Leadership team along with the
Minister. The trustees are appointed by the Annual Church Meeting.
Trustee Trainin8
A range of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion to support the effective running of the
Church, specifically the leaflet The Role of a Trustee in The Methodist Church. is grven to all new
Church meeting members as induction to their role as trustees.
From time-to-time members of the Church Council, as managing trustees, attend specific training
courses run by the Circuit.
Related Parties
The Church is part of the St Alban5 Welwyn Circuit and the Beds, Herts and Essex District and is also
accountable to the Methodist Conference.

Risk Management
The major risks have been identified and recorded by the Church Resources IFinance and Property)
Committee. 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 basi5 to detect trends as part of the risk management process to avoid
unforeseen calls on reserves.
Safeguardlng
Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of male and female 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 hami. Methodist Connexional Practi￿ 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 Whe￿ 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 disc105ures and registration with
the relevant vetting and barring scheme5.
We will respond without delay to every complaint made which suggest5 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 5upeTViSion 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. St John's
Methodist Church commits itself to ensuring the implementation of Connexional Safeguarding
Policy: government legislation, guidance and safe practice in the circuit and in the churches. St
John's 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.

The Trustees, report and the financial Statements were approved by the Church Council on 12 June
2023.
Robert Ward
Church Treasurer
Rev David Jebb
Minister

St John's Melhodlst Church Potters Bar
34105
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2022
Re5trict8d
lund
Nurnery
Total
lund5 ' Playgroyp 2021.2022
l NrAss to
l D8slgnaied
aer￿1 Fur¥1 i Funds
| ttstsl,. prior
i year 2020-
2021
Income
1 Offenngs
2 Donations
56.269
16.123
13.474
261
61,857 .:
17.696 .'
$8162
9892
14028
%3
1,573
1.250
4 Interest and inves11r￿1
5. Nursery playgroup fees
6 Intemal otgaTri5alK
7 Other Charitab￿ inwry
Opening banli baLqnce Sl*y
8 Total income
1,106
364.018
871
871
206
531
21,098
14,307
495,998
8821
14.307
74305
871
364657
374720
Expenditure
9 Cir¢AJit assesstnent or Sha
10 Grants and ¢Jonalicffl5
11 PropeTty Ma￿tenar
12 Insuran￿.￿lI￿es etc
13 Playgroup 5t3ff c
14 offi￿ expenses
15 Other eXp￿diture
16 Repla￿m&￿t Windo￿
16 Intetnal org8ni58lK
17 Total charttablo
18 Ganslllossesi ￿ monttary i￿v¢Strr￿nts
19 Gain51jlosse51 w investment proFwks
20 Net incomellexpenditurnl
21 Tr&nsfÈts betA*n fimds
22 Other gainslllossesl
23 Met rnovemort In fuThts
24 Total funds brought fDrward
25 Toial lundscarriedfonwèrd
219
371
5,470
4,315
24,145
19,437
270.901
4,231
31,313
3951
16357
11524
241249
4211
15463
rJ.774
12.836
1.131
279.901
1.132
23,281
7.701
331
693
455.865
-13.189
$40.233
667,177
598
358.7S3
143,336
391
693
305,4451
13.189
S40.233
557.147
47.171
31,1
178
15119
16.386
4.169
549.883
98.952 2.307,034
91783
1856.917
-7,174
6.621
553
30.837,
125.345
155.982
567,177
2,537,9S2
3,10S129
15119
2522833
2537952
SJPB 50ts and balartt sheet 2021 to2022J15X
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St John'5 Methodist c1w￿h Pollers Bar
34105
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2022
Genewal FuThJ
(Unrestr1d￿l
Restricted
funds
M￿rS
Playqroup
Total8 2022
Totsls 2021
ILknrestrkwi
Fixed Assets
Investsnent propethes
Church buil(kng arf Oihw wpefty
2 840.0
2,840.000
2.299,767
2,299,767
CurrentAssets
Oebtorsand
Loans by the Churches
InvBStmentswkn TMCP
Central FIDance Boatd DepL*ts
Cash at 8¥nk ¥nJ In hend
14.469
14.580
14,X7
71.802
49.231
44.378
71.802
131,751
59.851
98.￿3
87.877
52.775
74.$54
8.971
8,730
10.187
1,236
-1,883
-336
16.917
165.409
ZS3,564
Current liabjlfjties
cr￿1￿0￿￿ (due in I y)
3.211
217
9.427
12,&55
15.379
3211
217
1185$
265,129
15Jn
238.185
16.917
453
155.
917B3
2,856,917
-553
155,9f
3.10S,129
2,537.952
Long term liabilities
Idue after more than oneyear}
Grants payable afteF2021-22
Loaro lo the Chur
91783
1856,917
-553
155.982
3,105,129
2,537,952
Funds ofthe Church
GerÈral Fund Iunrestroedl
De￿gnated Funds lun￿Str￿trd1
92,783
2.856,917
2,549,70D
-$53
98.952
2.307.034
2N05,986
6.621
125,345
2.537.952
2.VA.917
Rest￿ta Funts
1S5,982
155,982
155.982
3.105.129
TotsiFunds
92.783
1856.917
Signed
Church Treasurer
SJPB wfa and balantesheet 202110 2022.xlsx
lofl

St John's Methodist Churth Potters Bar
Notes to the Atcounts for year to 31 August 2022
l Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 in accordance with the
2014 version of Accounting and Reporting by Chartties= Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS102- the Charities SORP
IFR5102) and taking note of the Update Bulletin l issued in 2016.
Z Going concern
The Trustees have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have
considered possible events or conditions that might cast doubt on the ability of the Church to
continue as a going concem. The trustees have concluded that the Church has sufficient reSour￿S to
ontinue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and consequently it is appropriate to
continue to adopt the going concem basis in preparing its financial statements.
3 Funds
The funds held constitute the following: General Funds held for any purpose of the Church which are
Unrestricted. Restricted funds which are held for a narrower purpose. There are no Endowment
funds. Details of each material fund are disclosed in the final note to these accounts. Any funds may
be represented by more than just cash.
4 Accounting polities
Basis
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical cost. except that investments are
shown at their market value at the end of the year. on the accruals basis to show a true and fair view
of the Church's financial position and activities.
Incoming Resour￿5
Income is included in the Statement of financial Activities ISOFAI when the Church becomes entitled
to the resources. and the trustees are feasonably certain they will receive the resources; and the
monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Resources Expended
This is recognised when a liability is incurred. or a constructive obligation arise5, that results in the
payment being unavoidable. Liabilities are recognised as soon as an oufflow of economic benefit is
considered more likely than not under the legal or constructive obligation committing the Church to
pay out resources.
Grants and donations
Donations made by the Church from its own funds are recognised in full at the time of agreement or
when the Church accepts that there is a legal or operational obligation to make the payment.

VAT
Since the Church is not VAT registered. all input VAT is charged wwth the expenses to which it refers.
Investments
In January 2017 £75,1￿ from the Playgroup Fund was invested in a Corporate Bond vrith the Central
Finance Board of the Methodist Church via the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes. Dividends
receNed in the year are credited to the SOFA and the unrealised gain or loss on the market value of
the bond at the yearend isshown separatelyon the SOFA as a Bain or loss on monetary
investments.
Debtors and Prepayments
Debtor5 include Gift Aid applicable to the latter part of the financial year receivable from HMRC.
Prepayments include amounts paid in advan￿ for insuran￿. other seThices and the Circuit
a55e5sment.
Creditor5
Creditors include, PAYE tax due to HMRC for salaries paid in August 2022. rent payable for the
Nursery Playgroup premises at Oakmere School and professional fees incurred but not billed.
5 Inclusion of Shenley Methodist Churth in the accounts of St John's
The transartions, income and expenditure, relating to Shenley are included in designated funds for
the year in the SOFA. The market value of the buildings is included also a5 a fixed asset, see note 6
below.
6 Valuation of land and buildings
A professional valuation was obtained in 2022 of the current market value of the Church land and
buildings at both Baker Street Potter5 Bar and at London Road Shenlev.
The Potters Bar buildings have been revalued at the market value of £2.500,(KJO and the revaluation
Surplus of £200,233 has been credited to reseNes. The buildings at Shenley have been included in
the accounts at their market value of £340.LKX).
7 Payment to Trustees
There were no payments made to trustees for additional services provided to the Church. This also
applies to the previous yeor.
8 Analysis of Income and Expendityre
Other Char5table Income
2022 £
2021 £
lettings
Jumping John's- toddlers
Fees for weddings and funerals
Copyin8 charges
Fund raising
17.135
999
1.179
12
6.953
1,819
19
605

Sundry
Total: General Fund
108
30
Expenditure
Property maintenance
Repair5 and maintenance
Equipment
Cleaning materials
Statutory inspertions
Waste disposal
Professional valuations
Cleaners, salaries
Totsl: General Fund
Nursery Playgroup
Totsl
2022 £
3.551
5,229
1.887
1.964
737
9CKI
9,51
23.774
2021 £
2,812
432
793
254
721
8,612
13.624
2.733
16357
23,774
9. Fees for independent exarnination of the accounts
The independent examination of the accounts has been carried out by Newman Morris, a firm of
Chartered Accountants based in London Colney. The fee charged was £2.[￿ inclusive of VAT12021
£2,000). No fee5 have been paid to this firm for any other services during this year,12021 nill.
10. Paid employees
The Church employs two cleaners who are paid from the General Fund. The average number of staff
employed by the Playgroup in the year was 20 who were paid from the Nursery Playgroup restricted
fund INPGI.12021. 201.
Staff costs paid in respect of the year
General Fub
NPG£
Totsl £
Gross salaries, wages and National Insurance
Employerfs pension costs
Total staff costs
9,506
264.169
13,266
273,675
13,266
286,941
277A35
11. Cap5ts1 commltments and contlngent Ilabllltles
At 31st August 2022 there were no capital commitments. No contingent liabilities were identified as
at 31st August 2022.

12. Analysis of funds 2021-2022
Fund name
Opening
Balance £
Incoming
Unreali5ed
gains &
Transfers
Closing
Balance £
Resources
Expended
General:
unrestricted
Designated:
Church
buildings
Potters Bar
Designated:
Buildings
Shenley
Designated:
Shenley
funds
Designated:
Unrestricted
legacies
Restrirted:
Nursery
playgroup
Other
restricted
funds
Totsls
98952
106165
{143336}
31002
92,783
2,299.767
21x1,233
2,500,IXK)
340.QJ)
340.(X)O
23305
16388)
16,917
7.267
1311
{7,2641
125.345
365,657
1305.445}
113.189}
116.386)
155,982
6,621
871
(6931
{7,3521
15531
2,537,952
495,998
(4558651
527.044
3,105,129
12. Related party trdnsartions
During the year the following payment was made to the St Albans Welwyn Circuit as a Contribution
towards the remuneration and accommodation costs of the Circuit's stipendiary ministers and a
contribution towards the cost of the work of the Methodist Church regionally and nationally.
2022
2021
St Albans Welwyn Circuit
£65,4
£65.4(K)
13 ft*r inforniation oftly: money received and passed onto external organi&itions.
20211
2022
20201
2021
Balance brought forward from last year
Offerings /gifts received for external organisations
Offerings Igifts passed to external O￿aniSatIOnS
Balance carried fonvard
16049
15936
729
7,530
7.424

St Johns Methodist Church Potters Bar .........
No......34105.....
Declarations and Scrutiny
I confirm that these accruals-based accounts for the year to 31 August 2022 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 .
27 %25
Name and address of treasurer ......Robert Ward.........St John's Methodist Church Baker Street
Potters Bar..................-..-.......-...................
PostCode...EN6 2DZ...............
Presentation to the Church trustees
I confimi Ihat the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2022 werelwilW'
presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on ...12th June 2023..............
Signature of the Chair of the meeting:
Name of the Chair of the meeting: . Rev David Jebb
.June 2023...............
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the
St John's Methodist Church Potters Bar
Charity Number ...1130633...........
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the St John's Methodist
.Church for the year ended 31 August 2022 set out on pages .
.1 to6.... Asthe
Church's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the
Act and, in carrying OLrt my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act.
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Independent Examlnerfs Statement
The Church's gTOSS inu)me exceeded £250,￿0 and l am qualified to undertake Ihe examinatlon
by being a qualified member of ..IA< IN?TIf￿ OF CMAQ i ofzeo
I have ttjmpleted my examinatton. 14x)nfinn that no material matt￿5 have come to my attention in
connection with the examination (other than that disclosed bebw.) which give me cause to believe
that in, any material respe(
the accountlng records were not kept In ae£ordance with se(Aion 130 of the Act., or
the accounts do not accord the ac(x>unb'ng records: or
the accounts do not comply with the applicab￿ requirements COn￿ming the form and content
of accounts set OLrt in the Chariiies (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 olher than any
requirement that the &wunts g•ve a ￿ arKI fairf view. which is a matter considered as
part of an independent examination
the trustees. annual report is not consistenl with the accounts
I have no COn￿mS and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this rewrt in order to enabk a proper urbderstanding of the
ac£ounts to be reached.
I havolhave not" obtained irKtependent veTification of all investments with the Trustees for
Methodist Church Purposes or hekl kn <)ther trubts. bank balan￿5 and funds at the Central
Finan￿ Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand
pounds) at the balance sheet date.
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