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2024-08-31-accounts

Charity registration number: 1130745

Bolton Methodist Mission

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

Bolton Methodist Mission

Contents

Reference and Administrative Details 1 to 2
Trustees' Report 3 to 6
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities 7
Independent Examiner's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Cash Flow Statement 11
Notes to the Financial Statements 12 to 25

Bolton Methodist Mission

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees

Dr Katie Hannah Barnes

Mr Christian Baker Mr Neil Starkey Reverend Darren Garfield, resigned 31/08/2024 Mrs Christine Freda Cresswell Mrs Elaine Fletcher-Cowen Mrs Christine Heppolette Mrs Carole Pilkington, resigned 31/08/2024 Mr Peter Grahame Mills, resigned 31/08/2024 Mrs Susan Patricia Marshall Mrs Ellen Shirley Starkey

Mr Geoffrey Alan Webster BSC DIP ED Miss Rebekah Susan Mary Fairhurst

Mrs Dawn Thornber

Mr Victor Stoddart Williams BA MSc MBA Mr Robert Hamilton Marshall

Mr Kerry Heppolette

Mrs Thelma Halliwell, resigned 31/08/2024 Mrs Diana Mary Bradley Mrs Kathleen Mary Webster Reverend Brian Tomkins

Mr David Tomlinson

Mr Robert Bradley

Mrs Pamela Jackson Green

Mrs Jill Orrell

Mrs Margaret Foster

Mr Zhoobin Taliee, (appointed 01/09/2024) Rev Alan Raymond Bradley, (appointed 01/09/2024) Rev Paul Martin, (appointed 01/09/2024) Revd Dr James N Tebbutt, (appointed 01/09/2024)

Charity Registration Number

1130745

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Reference and Administrative Details

Principal Office 37 Knowsley Street Bolton BL1 2AS Independent Examiner The Moffatts Partnership LLP Suite 1.1, 1st Floor, Jackson House Sibson Road Sale M33 7RR

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Trustees' Report

The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024.

Bolton Methodist Mission operates from the Victoria Buildings, which includes the Victoria Hall, and the Walker Memorial Building, which continue a Methodist tradition on this site dating back to 1776 and the days of Methodist founder John Wesley himself, who visited the Ridgway Gates Chapel on a number of occasions.

The Victoria Hall and buildings were first imagined in 1848 at a meeting held at the Temperance Hall in Bolton, where an 1800-seater hall was proposed. The design later took on the ideas of the forward movement, that the buildings should incorporate shops and other rooms for hire which would support the congregational giving to maintain the building and the mission work of the church.

The Victoria Hall itself was designed in the style of a theatre to appeal to the ordinary person in the street and make them more at ease than in a traditional church setting. Concerts and Film shows were held in the hall, often on a Saturday, and during the show a representative of the Church invited the audience to attend the Church service the following day, and many indeed did.

Throughout the history of Bolton Methodist Mission, the aims and objectives of the organisation have been in line with the aims of the Methodist Church but also to seek to serve the people of Bolton in partnership with others. This has resulted in the buildings being used as a community hub for various charitable and community social activities.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The Methodist Church is regulated by the Methodist Church Act of 1976.

Objectives, strategies and activities

In addition to the charitable activities of our own organisation, we host a number of tenant charitable organisations including: The Destitution Project, Bolton Symphony Orchestra, The Simeon Counselling Centre, BSURF, Third Space, The Light Music Society and various other short-term tenants.

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Trustees' Report

Public benefit

The Trustees ensure they continue to carry out the charities objectives for the public benefit and that their activities beneficially impact on society. All of the Charities activities have a beneficial impact on society. In setting our objectives and planning our activities the Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Achievements and performance

Worship services are held every Sunday in the Walker Suite, with services led by a range of visiting preachers and congregational own arrangements. Additional services and meetings are held by the French speaking Ephrata Church and Patchwork group. Our Sunday school continues to support a handful of children with their activities, and this year sent a small number to the 3generate youth conference. Our pioneer missioner also established a new toddler group known as Little Fishes. Pastoral care continues to be shown for those in need in our congregation or to those known to us.

Various other charitable organisations continue to use parts of our buildings, which our trustees and congregation support also. We also support various charitable and cultural organisations within the town centre and further afield including Bolton Town Centre Chaplaincy, Derian House Children’s Hospice, Christian Aid and Phakamisa in Pine Town South Africa.

Our buildings were used for a number of Arts and Cultural activities during the year including concerts by Bolton Symphony Orchestra, Eagley Band, The Black Dyke Band, Schools concerts and the Handsong Choir, together with Pantos and tribute acts. The buildings were also involved in the filming for a number of TV series including “A Gentleman in Moscow” featuring Ewan MacGregor.

The wide range of activities and those participating in them or watching them, support our aims of promoting Christian values though worship, teaching and support for those in need, using our resources to support the local community.

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Trustees' Report

Financial review

Incoming resources for the year amounted to £301,075 (2023 - £333,449)

Charitable activities decreased slightly to £222k from £231k in 2023

Donations and legacies reduced in comparison to the previous year as the final portion of a large legacy fell in the previous year.

Total expenditure for the year totalled £353,673 (2023 – £429,083). Costs reduced compared to the previous year with property and legal fees the main areas of difference.

The overall results for the year are a deficit of £(52,528) (2023 - £(95,659))

The total reserves of the charity at 31 August 2024 are £249,914 (2023 - £302,441)

The unrestricted reserves are £189,193 (2023 – £238,664) and the restricted reserves are £36,828 (2023 - £41,065)

Permanent endowment funds amounted to £23,893 (2023 - £22,713)

Policy on reserves

The policy on reserves is to ensure that there are sufficient reserves to enable activities to continue and to maintain sufficient funds to cover the payment of salaries and utilities for a period of six months. The reserves held at the period end fulfil this policy.

Funds in deficit

There are no funds in deficit.

Principal funding sources

The main sources of funds to the charity are congregational giving, lettings, grant funding, and the hosting of concerts and events.

Plans for future periods

Aims and key objectives for future periods

To continue to maintain the buildings to ensure that the objectives and aims of the charity and it’s mission in the town centre of Bolton can continue.

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

The charity is governed by a Deed of Union (1932) and the Methodist Church Act (1976).

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Trustees' Report

Organisational structure

Our situation in relation to the Methodist Church is a little unusual. Most churches are part of a wider grouping, a circuit. Our Church, Victoria Hall, is a one church circuit, Bolton Mission Circuit.

Our Registered Charity Name is Bolton Methodist Mission, but the trustees wish for this to be changed to reflect the name of the church and therefore in the year 2024-25 this will be changed from Bolton Methodist Mission to Victoria Hall, Bolton.

For several years there have been discussions regarding the operational and legal structures that the charity operates within. Taking into account advice on accounting and governance matters which were then confirmed with our legal advisers, that a separate trading company would not be a viable option, the Church council resolved to maintain the existing structure.

During the year the Church and Circuit were part of the Bolton & Rochdale District, however from the start of September 2024 a new North West England District will take over this role.

In line with Methodist Church policy we ensure that individuals have necessary DBS clearance and have undergone necessary training. Outside organisations using the building must also have a safeguarding policy and are required to comply with those of the Methodist Church.

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 8 July 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

.........................................

Revd Dr James N Tebbutt

Chair of Trustees and Superintendent Minister (2024-25)

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.

The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Approved by the trustees of the charity on 8 July 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

.........................................

Revd Dr James N Tebbutt

Chair of Trustees and Superintendent Minister (2024-25)

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Bolton Methodist Mission

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Bolton Methodist Mission for the year ended 31 August 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of Bolton Methodist Mission 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 Bolton Methodist Mission's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since Bolton Methodist Mission's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Bolton Methodist Mission as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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.

...................................... John Saxon F.C.A Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

The Moffatts Partnership LLP Suite 1.1, 1st Floor, Jackson House Sibson Road Sale M33 7RR

8 July 2025

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Investment income
4
Other income
5
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total expenditure
Gains/losses on investment
assets
Net (expenditure)/income
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
16		 Unrestricted
funds
£
72,976
221,859
1,154
-
295,989
(345,460)
(345,460)
-
(49,471)
(49,471)
238,664
189,193		 Restricted
funds
£
3,914
-
-
-
3,914
(8,151)
(8,151)
-
(4,237)
(4,237)
41,065
36,828		 Endowment
funds
£
-
-
1,172
-
1,172
(62)
(62)
70
1,180
1,180
22,713
23,893		 Total
2024
£
76,890
221,859
2,326
-
301,075
(353,673)
(353,673)
70
(52,528)
(52,528)
302,442
249,914		 Total
2023
£
92,903
231,369
1,407
7,770
333,449
(429,083)
(429,083)
(25)
(95,659)
(95,659)
398,100
302,441

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.

The funds breakdown for 2023 is shown in note 16.

The notes on pages 12 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9

Bolton Methodist Mission

(Registration number: 1130745) Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
Current assets
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
14
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
15
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Endowment funds
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
16
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
16		 2024
£
31,414
16,308
230,486
246,794
(28,294)
218,500
249,914
23,893
36,828
189,193
249,914		 2023
£
32,902
31,080
264,933
296,013
(26,474)
269,539
302,441
22,713
41,065
238,663
302,441

The financial statements on pages 9 to 25 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 8 July 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

.........................................

Revd Dr James N Tebbutt Trustee

The notes on pages 12 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 10

Bolton Methodist Mission

Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash expenditure
Adjustments to cash flows from non-cash items
Depreciation
Investment income
Working capital adjustments
Decrease in debtors
13
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
15
Net cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received
Acquisitions of tangible assets
Net cash flows from investing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 September
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 August		 2024
£
(52,528)
4,742
(2,326)
(50,112)
14,772
1,821
(33,519)
2,326
(3,254)
(928)
(34,447)
264,933
230,486		 2023
£
(95,659)
4,414
(1,407)
(92,652)
17,303
(5,064)
(80,413)
1,407
(8,853)
(7,446)
(87,859)
352,792
264,933

All of the cash flows are derived from continuing operations during the above two periods.

The notes on pages 12 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 11

Bolton Methodist Mission

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

1 Accounting policies

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

Bolton Methodist Mission meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.

Grants receivable

Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.

Investment income

Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due. Interest is recognised on a receivable basis.

Charitable activities

Income from charitable activities is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

All resources expended are inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Support costs

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses.

Irrecoverable VAT

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £100.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate Leasehold Improvements 0% straight line basis Office and computer equipment 25% reducing balance basis Fixtures and Fittings 15% straight line basis

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the Statement of Financial Activities over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the charity has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

Permanent endowment funds are those where the capital must remain intact, and the Church Council only have access to the income. The income may be restricted to a particular purpose or available to the Church Council for their general purposes.

Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

Financial instruments

Classification

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the charity after deducting all of its liabilities.

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

Recognition and measurement

All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price (including transaction costs), except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value (which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. If an arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, the financial asset or financial liability is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the statement of position when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the charity intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Financial assets are derecognised when and only when a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or are settled, b) the charity transfers to another party substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or c) the charity, despite having retained some, but not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership, has transferred control of the asset to another party.

Financial liabilities are derecognised only when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.

2 Income from donations and legacies

Donations and legacies;
Donations from individuals
Legacies
Gift aid reclaimed
Grants, including capital grants;
Grants from other charities
Regular giving and capital donations		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
38,380
325
11,363
18,115
4,793
72,976		 Restricted
funds
£
654
-
-
3,260
-
3,914		 Total
2024
£
39,034
325
11,363
21,375
4,793
76,890		 Total
2023
£
48,991
663
6,848
31,363
5,038
92,903

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

3 Income from charitable activities

Lettings income
Shop Rent/Additional services
Box office fees
Rent income - other
Heritage Tours
Concert Refreshments
Events Own
4
Investment income
Interest receivable and similar income;
Interest receivable on bank deposits
5
Other income
Insurance claims		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
1,154		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
158,533
41,305
2,748
11,100
161
6,213
1,799
221,859
Endowment
funds
Permanent
£
1,172		 Total
2024
£
158,533
41,305
2,748
11,100
161
6,213
1,799
221,859
Total
2024
£
2,326
Total
2024
£
-		 Total
2023
£
183,379
26,634
3,222
11,050
715
4,699
1,670
231,369
Total
2023
£
1,407
Total
2023
£
7,770

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

6 Expenditure on charitable activities

Circuit Assessment
Staff costs
Property costs
Miscellaneous expenses
Music, refreshments, catering
Travel expenses
Printing, postage and
stationery
Advertising
Licenses and subscriptions
Heritage archives
TMCP charges
Bank Charges
Bad debt write off
Governance costs
Depreciation		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
16,142
121,669
151,425
3,231
7,040
3,735
8,870
133
3,087
292
499
269
395
23,931
4,742
345,460		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
418
5,896
1,556
-
-
122
159
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,151		 Endowment
funds
Permanent
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
62
-
-
-
-
62		 Total
2024
£
16,142
121,669
151,843
9,127
8,596
3,735
8,870
255
3,246
292
561
269
395
23,931
4,742
353,673		 Total
2023
£
21,931
115,488
209,364
4,129
5,768
7,688
9,533
1,130
1,756
36
559
165
200
46,922
4,414
429,083

7 Analysis of governance and support costs

Governance costs

Independent examiner fees
Examination of the financial statements
Legal fees
Other governance costs		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
3,630
8,400
11,901
23,931		 Total
2024
£
3,630
8,400
11,901
23,931		 Total
2023
£
3,456
32,754
10,712
46,922

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

8 Trustees remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

9 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
Other staff costs		 2024
£
112,736
5,230
3,169
534
121,669		 2023
£
103,722
6,187
3,863
1,716
115,488

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management / leadership team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows:

Circuit Staff
Hall Staff
Housekeeping
Music		 2024
No
1
1
1
1
4		 2023
No
1
1
1
1
4

3 (2023 - 3) of the above employees participated in the Defined Contribution Pension Schemes.

Contributions to the employee pension schemes for the year totalled £3,169 (2023 - £3,863).

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

10 Independent examiner's remuneration

10 Independent examiner's remuneration
2024 2023
£ £
Examination of the financial statements 3,630 3,456

11 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

12 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 September 2023
Additions
At 31 August 2024
Depreciation
At 1 September 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 August 2024
Net book value
At 31 August 2024
At 31 August 2023
13 Debtors
Trade debtors
Accrued income
Other debtors		 Land and
buildings
£
15,108
-		 Furniture and
equipment
£
26,769
3,254		 Total
£
41,877
3,254
45,131
8,975
4,742
13,717
31,414
32,902
2023
£
4,163
23,363
3,554
15,108 30,023
-
-		 8,975
4,742
- 13,717
15,108 16,306
15,108 17,794
2024
£
4,945
11,363
-
16,308
31,080

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Bolton Methodist Mission

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

14 Cash and cash equivalents

14 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash on hand
Cash at bank
Short-term deposits
15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals		 2024
£
137
185,893
44,456
230,486
2024
£
2,596
20,831
4,867
28,294		 2023
£
150
220,840
43,943
264,933
2023
£
2,176
13,358
10,940
26,474

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16 Funds

Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
Designated
Gift Fund
Total unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Pioneer Missioner
Walker Fund
Heritage Fund
Total restricted funds
Endowment funds
Permanent
TMCP - Permanent
Endowment
Total funds		 Balance at
1
September
2023
£
235,663
3,000
238,663
37,768
3,091
206
41,065
22,713
302,441		 Incoming
resources
£
295,989
-
295,989
3,914
-
-
3,914
1,172
301,075		 Resources
expended
£
(345,459)
-
(345,459)
(8,151)
-
-
(8,151)
(62)
(353,672)		 Transfers
£
Other
recognised
gains/(losses)
£
3,000
-
(3,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
70
-
70		 Balance at
31 August
2024
£
189,193
-
189,193
33,531
3,091
206
36,828
23,893
249,914

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Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
Designated
Gift Fund
Total unrestricted funds
Restricted
Pioneer Missioner
Walker Fund
Heritage Fund
Refugee Support Fund
Total restricted funds
Endowment funds
Permanent
TMCP - Permanent Endowment
Total funds		 Balance at 1
September
2022
£
350,498
3,000
353,498
14,967
6,687
242
598
22,494
22,108
398,100		 Incoming
resources
£
305,808
-
305,808
26,946
-
-
2
26,948
693
333,449		 Resources
expended
£
(420,643)
-
(420,643)
(4,145)
(3,596)
(36)
(600)
(8,377)
(63)
(429,083)		 Other
recognised
gains/(losses)
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(25)
(25)		 Balance at
31 August
2023
£
235,663
3,000
238,663
37,768
3,091
206
-
41,065
22,713
302,441

The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

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17 Analysis of net assets between funds

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
31,414
186,072
(28,294)
189,192		 Restricted
funds
£
-
36,829
-
36,829		 Endowment
funds
Permanent
£
-
23,893
-
23,893		 Total funds at
31 August
2024
£
31,414
246,794
(28,294)
249,914
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets		 Unrestricted funds
General
£
Designated
£
32,902
-
229,235
3,000
(26,474)
-
235,663
3,000		 Restricted
funds
£
-
41,065
-
41,065		 Endowment
funds
Permanent
£
-
22,713
-
22,713		 Total funds
at 31 August
2023
£
32,902
296,013
(26,474)
302,441

18 Analysis of net funds

Cash at bank and in hand
Net debt
Cash at bank and in hand
Net debt		 At 1 September
2023
£
264,933
264,933
At 1 September
2022
£
352,792
352,792		 Financing cash
flows
£
(34,447)
(34,447)
Financing cash
flows
£
(87,859)
(87,859)		 At 31 August
2024
£
230,486
230,486
At 31 August
2023
£
264,933
264,933

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19 Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions in the year.

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