Charity registration number: 1133792
Circuit number:29/24
Ak Ripon & Lower Dales Methodist Circuit
WITH GOD, IN THE CITY, TOWNS, VILLAGES, AND RURAL AREAS
Annual Report
For the Year Ended 31" August 2024
Circuit Office
Allhallowgate Methodist Church
Victoria Grove, Ripon, HG4 ILG

Rlpon and Lower Dales Methodlst Clrcult
Contents
Reference and Administrative Detsils
Trustees, Report
Financial Review
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Ripon and Lower Dales Methodlst Circult
Reference and Admlnistrdtive Details
Trustees
Rev Gareth Baron
Miss Amanda Milner
Mrs. Andrea Scott
Mrs Catherine Clowes
Mrs. Pauline Broadwith
Mr David Arundell
Mr Richard Emms
Mr Brian Davies
Mrs. Elizabeth Elvy
Mrs. Phillippa Cowie
Mrs. Hazel Stelling
Mrs Clare Dalton
Mrs. Angela Archbold
Mrs. Pauline Stston
Mrs. Karen Emms
Mr Mark Greensit
Mr Timothy Abel
Mrs Joan Fothergill
Mr Brian Fothergill
Mrs Janet Goodall
Mrs Helen Ruth Verity
Mr Simon Abel
Mrs Pamela Stsnsfield
Mr Lister Baynes
Mrs Joyce Spensley
Mrs Joy Abel
Mr John Ensoll

Mr Alan Davld
Mrs Julie Olive Smith
Mr Robert Eric Greensit
Mr Roger Taylor
Secretary
Sam Price
Prlnapal Office
Circuit Office, Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Victoria Grove, Ripon, HG4 ILG
Charlty Registration Number
1133792
Bankers
CAF Bank Ltd, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4JQ
Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church, 9 Bonhill Street, London, EC2A 4PE
Investment Bankers
Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church
Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
Investment Managers and Custodlan Trustees
Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Ml ljQ
Independent Examiner
S Cutting. Bridge Methodist Circuit.
28 The Green, Acomb, York, Y026 5LR
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Trustees Report
The Charity's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice.
Ripon and Lower Dales Methodist Circutt are made up of 12, split into two sections centred around
Ripon and Boroughbridge, Masham, and Bedale.
Full Name of Charity: Ripon and Lower Dales Methodist Circuit Registration
Charlty Number: 1133792
Date of Reglstration: 27 January 2010
Structure, Governance and Management
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Nature of governing document
The governing document for the circuit is the Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976)
Detailed governance arrangements are outlined within the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of
the Methodist Church by order of the annual conference (CPD). Day to day management of the
circuit is undertaken by the Circuit Leadership Team along with the Local Preachers Meeting.
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Appolntment and trnlnlng of mtstees
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The members of the Ripon and Lower Dales Methodist Circuit meeting are the Charity Trustees,
membership being made up of Circuit Office holders, Ministers and representstives appointed by the
local churches. ?uD.?.
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A range of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion to support the effective running of the
circuit, specifically the leaflet'Role of a Trustee in The Methodist Church, is given to all new Circuit
meeting members as induction to their role as trustees.
Related Parties
The Circuit is part of the Yorkshire North and East Methodist District and is also accountable to
Connexion through the Methodist Conference of Great Britsin.
The following Methodist Churches are linked to the circuit Allhallowgate,
Rlsk Management
Any major risks have been identified and recorded by the Circuit Leadership Team with professional
advice taken as required.
There is a regular annual review process undertaken.
Income and Expenditure is being monitored in total and is compared with the approved annual
budget on a half yearly basis to detect trends as part of the risk management process to avoid
unforeseen calls on reserves.
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Safeguarding

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-creatt'on 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 harm.
Methodist Connexional practice outlines commitment to the following principles:
the care and nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children, young people and
adults
the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are
vulnerable
the establish of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where 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 disclosures and
registration with the relewdnt vetting and barring schemes.
We will respond without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child
or young person may have been harmed, cooperating with he 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 supervision and referral to the
proper authorities, to any member of our church community known to hav'e offended
against a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
In all these principles we will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice
The Ripon and Lower Dales Circuit 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.
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Objectives and Activities
Aims and Organisotion
In setting our objectives and planning our activities, the Circuit Meeting, under the leadership of the
Superintendent and the Circuit Leadership Team, meet regularly throughout the year and have
endeavoured to ensure that in advancing our objectives they conform to the Charities Act 2011 and
are in line with Charity Commissioners, general guidance.
Our mission is to resource Church and community, enabling them to carry out the vision to be an
effective and visible Christian presence in our area.
We aim to achieve this by encouraging, throughout the Circuit and its Churches, the worship, social
and outreach activitr.es that currently exist and by seeking new ways to extend to others the
fellowship of the Church.
Charity Objective
The charity objective is to act as a Resource Provider within the area around Ripon and Lower Dales
Methodist Circuit for the Methodist Church.
The purposes of the Methodist Church are 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.
The organisation and rèsourcing or regular public acts of worship open to members of the
church and non- members alike.
The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups.
The resourcing of pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved.
Taking religious assemblies in local schools.
Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services.
Provision of chaplaincy services to the local community including National Trust and Police
and other inststutions.
Public Benefit
We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

Achlevements and Performance
Review of year
As a Circuit, we planned for 202312024 to continue our prayers and support for the work of Missional
Ministries. We wished to continue educating ourselves about and discover how we can offer our
support to the many charities and causes.
In terms of engagement in our local communities, we have seen an enthusiasm for how we as the
local church find new ways to engage with those around us, which has included looking at ways to
maintain and develop our buildings and facilities for further outreach.
West Tanfield has asked for permission to cease worship due to a decline in congregation and the
growing costs of the building maintenance. As a circuit we are supporting the members during this
diffi.cult time and were pleased to see them finding new places to worship together.
The circuit hosted an away-day with the aim for us to look at our future and what our mission is.
There was opportunity for us to find out about the Bridge Circuit and start the process of
consideration as to whether joining them would be something that Ripon and Lower Dales Circuit
would consider. This would allow the governance to bè dealt with by the Bridge circuit and for us to
become a mission area. hW•VM.al
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On the 30 June 2024 Revd Sarah Caddell was ordained and many of the circuit attended the Wesley
Centre in Harrogate to be part of the service,
Pippa Cowie was welcomed to the circuit steward team following a period of discernment,
completed the training and all the safer recruitment requirements. She gave a brief speech which
was well received and left the room to be voted in. The vote was unanimous with Gareth asking for
prayer for her as she takes on the role.
Plans for 2025126
The Ripon and Lower Dales hope to further discern our vision for the future, considering whether to
join the Bridge circuit and what we feel is God's calling for us as a circuiL
Local churches plan to secure grants to undertake renovations needed on some of the chapels as the
footfall continues to grow. We plan to further find ways to reach those seeking a relationship with
God, working ecumenically and as churches together.
We plan to use resources such as 'Holy Habits, during this time of discernment to allow us to spend
time reflecting on what we as Christians are called to do, and how we can put these principles into
practice as we look to the future.
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Flnandal Review
All accounts are produced on an accrual basis. However, no one outstanding transaction met the
thresholds of the requirement for accruals. Therefore, no accruals were raised.
Income Trends
We have seen an decrease in income this year due to two main factors:
Refund of a donation given to th-e Pension fund.
No sale of church within the year
Expenditure Trends
We have seen an decrease in expenditure this year, which is due to no levy on the sale of a church,
however operational deficit was £72K which was budgeted, we continue to support our local
churches which work within the community.
Fund Balances
Balances at 31108124
Current account £13,788
CFB account £62,725
Model Trust Fund £552,511
Endowments/ Restricted £39,962
Cash £59
Total Reserves at end of financial year £669,045
Reserves Policy
The Reserves Policy for the Circuit is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to 6 months, average
expenditure. This should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure on manses
and/or to be able to contlnue, In the short term, fundlng planned actlvltles In the event of any
inability to raise the full Circuit Assessment from churches.
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At the end ofthe last finandal year (31108124)
Annual Expenditure £399,333
Forecast Expenditure for year ending 31108125 £278,215
Six months of this rounded to nearest £5,000 is £139,000
The reserves are above our tsrget at the moment. However mission opportunities continue to move
forward with plans to develop our Churches, including projects to develop our buildings to enhance
our churches and provide scope for more mission work, including the development of Bishop
Monkton and Boroughbridge Churches, and until all costs have been met, funds may be loaned by
the Circuit in addition to possible grants to be given by the Circuit.
We also have ongoing property issues where additional expenditure may be required for sale/
anticipate making substantial financial assistance available to all of our churches as we emerge out of
the pandemic and enter into a spiralling cost of living crisi, in particular energy costs. We estimated
between £50,000 and £lOO,000.
Baséd"on the above, the surplus funds held over the agreed reserve are not considered to be at a
tolerable level for the continued smooth running of the circuiL
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CIRCUIT
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
ACCOUNTS
THE METHODIST CHURCH
STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS
Ripon and Lower Dales
Circuit
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 August 2024
Yorkshire N & E
Dlstrlct
Clrcult no
29124
Reglstered Charlty - Charfty Reglstratlon number
1133792
If not a registered charity Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Glft Ald number
(The HMRC number is equivalent to a registered charity number in terms of evidence of charitable status and
may be used to give to donors or grdnt 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 registration under
Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242)
Ministers:
Reverend Gareth Baron..LSupe.nntendent Ministerl..--..-.-.-..-.....
Reverend lan Pruden £Minister)_---.-..--.--.-.-.--.
Reverend Sarah Caddell
Circuit Stewards:
Amanda Milner
Richard Clark
Treasurer:
Circuit Stewards
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20ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2024
n and Lowor Dales
Clrtutt
r•strkt•d Model Trust R•strkted
Funds
Fund
Funds
Totals thls
y•ar
Tolals last
year
SECTION A
RECEIPTS
Assessmenvshare
ital ￿Ce1
ts
Bank and CF8 Interest and
Investment income
a1
Note
200 085
193,964
a3
a4
353,883
2,941
28,863
31,804
22,540
a5
Grants
Other receipts
TOTAL-RECEIPTS
a6
36.709
239.735
28,078
64,787
296,676
68,133
638,520
a7
56,941
31
SECTION B
PAYMENTS
Stipends, salaries, NIC, Pension and
travel costs
b1
b2
194,563
194,563
43 832
172,860
50,711
5,047
b3
Manse Costs
43,832
Administration etc
District Assessment
Grants & donations
37.594
37,594
38,480
7,674
b5
38,480
42,756
b6
b7
7,674
1,010
b8
Other pay7nents
TOTAL PAYMENTS
27,190
311,739
50,000
77,190
399,333
238,828
511,212
b9
87,594
(b9)
SECTION C
NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS FOR
THE YEAR
c1
a7-b9
72,004
30,653
102,657
127,308
c2
Total funds brou
ht forward from last
ear
92,514
771,833
54.171
733,490
606,182
Sub total
c1+c2
164,518
741,180
54,171
630,833
733,490
Transfers and ad'ustments
38,213
38,213
c7
TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR (c3+c4)
(164,518)
741,180
92,384
669,046
(c8)
733,489
(c6)
SECTION D
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECENED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
these amounts should not be Included In total recel tsl
ayments above)
Balance brou
ht fO￿ard from last
d1
ear
d2
Offerin
s/Gifts - received for extemal or
anisations
OfferingslGifts - passed to extemal organisations
BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID
d1+d2-d3
d4
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Rl
on and Low•r Dal•s
CIrr￿1
SECTK)N E
Swnmary of accw*s fof efxkn 31 W 2023 tr*efrnl rnixxtry to tlw Crartl Nol• IIK91 It￿ fLnl9 of
Int￿7a1 OrgawtK¥i r(ffmaty be Rostrthj (knfy slw Ihal Ilw cxthl bo wd ICY v￿lfr￿dLsI wffposa. Ths secl
rn￿1 ￿ ¢£¥n$￿ted to arrw8 al recepts paynerts tola of ItM> grom kKxyno oy£ood8 ItYeslKAd 01 £250,CKX), thon Iho
mettKyJ of
A DIFFERENT FORM m(* to fEixyl th) acr(Awts (see ￿bSkn). Pknaso rofof lo tfrx> guk18nco
lès regaryJrrJ CkaA aTrJ (x)rff*ded CToiI
INTERNAL
ORGANISAnONS
Ct6 b8kvK•s
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Sub tota ol Intwn
Org￿lS￿￿$ fur
(•11>
(•12)
Clrcult accwnts (tots
brought forward from
pag• 2 - totals column)
HELD BY cIRC￿T
lirwe a sepa*
she* rf n￿)￿Y trMYJ
the fcxwad
399,333
b9
102,657
38
13
733,490
c6
669 046
c8
elo
296.676
399.333
(102,651)
38.213
733,490
669,046
(y)
TOTAL RECEIPTS
TOTAL
PAYMEpirs
SECTION F
TA
MEKr
SEr
OPENING
BALANCES
CLOSING
BALANCES
CIRCUIT - CASH FUNDS HEU) at 31
ust 2023
h1nh￿d
59
59
B￿k CLKru)t AcL(wnt
7248
13,788
kD
Il Accojnt
29 450
f4
tra FlnwKe B(Hd
61821
62 725
Truslees f(x MettKxltst ChLrch
580.740
552,511
Othw furrfts
54 171
39,962
SUB TOTAL
733,489
(c6)
669,045
(c8)
Tc*a furmjs hekl by O(wMsaxrn (ts (knffyj
l(*as &xK) (e12)
•12
TOTAL CASH FUNDS FELD BY CIRcurr
733.489
(x)
669,045
(y)
SECTION G
OTHER ASSETS and LIABILtTES
Iwnbw 2024
31
12023
In￿trn￿lS
ndLMJe
54 170.97
54 170.97
LJ)d Bulld
see rKAes re kLsurw￿e vaue
1133 069
1366,295
Othw Assds
. sIKP* rnnl (xjtsla￿ at
Other Lthrt
f4 Indude cmly FurKIs hal Cffirtral Flnwu B(Hd
f5 Indude cydy CFB Fufth fcff Vthxjist Church PwpL
g1 Ind￿ dhw In￿sIm￿S the cash ￿￿1 d TIKP tntsl INS w) Ilrn f5)
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Name of Circuit ...Rip(M 8nd Lmr Dales Circuit..
No...29124...
Declarations and Scrutiny
I conflrm that these Recelpt and Payment based accounts for the ycar to 31 August 2022 have been prepared from
the recor(Is of the Circuit and that they indude all funds under the contrd of the Circuit meoting
Signature of
treasurer - Circuit
Trustees
17.02.2024
Name and address of treasurer ...Circuit Office, Allhallowgate Methodist Church..
Victoria Grove, Ripon.
Post Code...HG4 1LG..
Presentation to the Circult meeting
I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 werelwill be.
presented to the Circuit meeting held on 25th March 2025
Signature of the Chair of the meetin
2s s iolS
Date .
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of the
.Ripon and Lower Dales Circuit
Charlty Number 1133792
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Ripon and Lower Dales
Circuit for the year ended 31 August 2024 set out on pages 1... to . .3. As the Circuit'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 Circuit's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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.
delete or circle as appropriate
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