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2023-08-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1133913

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Members of the Church Council
Charity number 1133913
Principal address Barnes Methodist Church
Station Road
London
SW13 0NH
Independent examiner Sam Thomas FCA
Azets
Trinity Court
34 West Street
Sutton
Surrey
SM1 1SH
Bankers Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church
9 Bonhill Street
London
United Kingdom
EC2A 4PE
HSBC Bank plc
172 Upper Richmond Road
Putney
London
United Kingdom
SW15 2SH
Solicitors Methodist Insurance plc
Brazenose Street
Manchester
United Kingdom
M2 5AS
Investment advisers The Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
Central Buildings
Oldham Street
Manchester
United Kingdom
M1 1JQ

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5 - 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 22

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2023.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing documents, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), effective from 1 January 2019.

Objectives and activities

The objective and policy of the trustees, both long term and short term, is to enable the church to function successfully at a local level alongside our local ecumenical partners, through the Richmond and Hounslow circuit with our neighbouring Methodist Churches and through the Methodist Connexion with our national and international community.

The purposes of the Methodist Church are, and have been since the date of the union, as set out in section 4 of the Methodist Church Act of 1976. The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission. The ministry includes:

Worship: The Church exists to increase awareness of God's presence and to celebrate God's love. Evangelism - The Church exists to make more followers of Jesus Christ. Learning and caring - The Church exists to help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care.

Service - The Church exists to be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice.

Barnes Methodist Church exists to exercise the whole ministry of Jesus Christ, particularly in the local community.

The church building is licensed for marriages including of same sex couples and for funeral services.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

The congregation continued to meet for worship and fellowship on Sundays, and for bible study on weekdays.

A Deacon has been appointed to work with the congregation and with the local community.

The church hosted a night shelter in collaboration with Glass Door on Saturday nights throughout the winter months.

The registration of the church for marriages of same sex couples was completed.

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Financial review

Incoming resources increased by 67.8% from £105,382 in 2022 to £176,815 for the year. The increase has been driven by an insurance claim received in the year, a grant received from the Richmond & Hounslow Methodist Church Circuit and the recognition of rent owed to the Church.

Charitable expenditure decreased to £123,987 compared with £268,804 in 2022. This includes apportioned support and governance costs which have increased by 3.4% from £66,591 to £68,836. As a result an overall surplus of £51,217 (2022: deficit of £165,965) has been made before any gains from revaluation of the Church buildings.

The net assets of the Church at the year-end show a healthy balance sheet, mainly as a result of the inclusion of the Church building in the accounts at its valuation of £6,870,319 (2022: £6,240,000). Excluding tangible fixed assets, the total funds would be £99,176 (2022: £49,177).

The Church flat is let to a tenant placed there by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The Borough Council is responsible for the payment of the rent to the Church.

The Church is again deeply indebted to the dedicated commitment, financial support, gifts in kind, work and selfsacrifice of our members in many ways, without which we, and the neighbourhood, would be much the poorer.

From time to time, the Church has surplus funds to invest on a short-term basis. Funds have traditionally been placed with the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church, which has a record of prudent management and good returns, coupled with flexibility and ease of repayment. It is not likely in the near future that there will be many funds to invest, so obtaining comparisons with other similar bodies may have a very limited effect. However, when funds begin to accumulate, testing the market may be a more worthwhile exercise.

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves reduced throughout the year due to the ongoing costs of repairing the roof. The Church continues to receive support from the Richmond & Hounslow Circuit and is confident in re-establishing its reserves over the coming years.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity registered with the Charity Commission on 1st February 2010, having previously taken advantage of the exception under Statutory Instrument 2002 (no. 1598). Its governing documents are the Deed of Union (1932) and the Methodist Church Act (1976).

The trustees who served during the year are listed in note 23 to the accounts.

The charity's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to follow the CBI's Prompt Payers Code (copies are available from the CBI, Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU).

The charity's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to:

There were no trade creditors of the charity at the year end.

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 The Bames Methodist Church is part of the Richmond and Hounslow CKcuit of Methodist churches. vthich itsef is part of the larger London District The Circuit admintstw¥ petsple. property gnd finano. and through cèntral CirctJ(( meetings, to which representatives of each of the k)cal churche5 attend. ￿1 disthcts are Telated lo each oth8r through The Connexian. a nthoik of support for all the churches in &eal Brrtain. All districts. Circurts and Local Churches are constituted in accordan￿ wrth the pr#cbce5 diseiplfftè ofThe Methodtst Church in Britain. Bamtrs Methodist Chureh has its own Church Counal. form the twstses. 7+vhith m8kes dgcisions affècting thè Church at a local level. There are no formal training procduT8s Invo￿ in Thmbership of the Churc Council, which is uthmataly tt)e deeisson-making body for Bames Method& Chur¢. Funds h•ld as custodian trustse The Church is anxious to ensure pod stV4¥8rdship in all its dealings_ Quartedy updatss are prepared by the TTeasu¥er for Tev7ew by the Managament Commrttee and Chu¥ch Council. and signfficant rtems a18 inqured into. Updates are reported fTrJm time to t.me Èn the Newsletter. and ar¢nual accounts are available to all nRmbers. An Annual Summary is forwarded to the Circurt in the early part of ach su￿ted1n9 year. Arrang¢nwnts in place for all monetary colle(trins to be counted on th¢ p￿MIs&$ by at 1è8St people, in the presence of each other, beforé bèing promptty banked to avoNJ unnecessary cash being kept on the prwni$ès. Income tax repayment daims are regularty prepared and submitted. tt is poliey to pay all cieditors wrthin agreed credf( terms. A thorough inspèetiin of tha entire premises is canied out every fve years by Profess￿nal adw5er5 from the Methodist Chufch Propety Office. whose written Report is acted upon wrth appropriate urgency. A risk management plan is also in place wh￿h seeks to identify the most signtfiixnl risks faced by th Chureh. thèir likelihood of occurrenc8, and their potentk81 impad. tt also includes the safeguarding of children 8nd young people, and Indicat6S what actirjn is in place or planned to n*b"gate each Risks are Iikety to fall Into four categories.. external enwronment.. mission and outreach; finance; and internal infrastructure. The plan 1$ kept un¢Jer ¢onlinuous rwèw. The tru5tees' reportwas opproved by the Board ofTTttstees. Fatr8r TNsts¢ D8t¢".

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Barnes Methodist Church (the charity) for the year ended 31 August 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

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 financial statements to be reached.

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Sam Thomas FCA Independent Examiner Azets Audit Services ICAEW

17 June 2024 Dated: .........................

Trinity Court 34 West Street Sutton Surrey SM1 1SH United Kingdom

Total 2022 £ 10,640 94,742 105,382 329 106,476 161,999 268,804 (2,543) (165,965)
Restricted Endowment funds
funds		 2022
2022		 £
£		 670
-		 219
983		 889
983		 -
115		 43
-		 -
-		 43
115		 -
(2,543)		 846
(1,675)
Unrestricted funds 2022 £ 9,970 93,540 103,510 214 106,433 161,999 268,646 - (165,136)
Total 2023 £ 51,642 125,173 176,815 322 112,816 10,849 123,987 (1,611) 51,217
Restricted Endowment funds
funds		 2023
2023		 £
£		 20,518
-		 366
1,119		 20,884
1,119		 -
108		 452
-		 -
-		 452
108		 -
(1,611)		 20,432
(600)
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 31,124 123,688 154,812 214 112,364 10,849 123,427 - 31,385
Notes Income from: Donations and legacies
3		 Investments
4		 Total income and endowments Expenditure on: Raising funds
5		 Charitable activities
6		 Roof repair expenditure
11		 Total expenditure Net gains/(losses) on investments
12		 Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers

Total 2022 £ (165,965) - (165,965) 180,023 14,058 6,280,007 6,294,065
Restricted Endowment funds
funds		 2022
2022		 £
£		 846
(1,675)		 (70,805)
(867)		 (69,959)
(2,542)		 -
-		 (69,959)
(2,542)		 80,565
55,878		 10,606
53,336
Unrestricted funds 2022 £ (165,136) 71,672 (93,464) 180,023 86,559 6,143,564 6,230,123
Total 2023 £ 51,217 - 51,217 630,319 681,536 6,294,065 6,975,601
Restricted Endowment funds
funds		 2023
2023		 £
£		 20,432
(600)		 (20,000)
(1,011)		 432
(1,611)		 -
-		 432
(1,611)		 10,606
53,336		 11,038
51,725
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 31,385 21,011 52,396 630,319 682,715 6,230,123 6,912,838
Notes Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers Gross transfers between funds Net incoming/(outgoing) resources Other recognised gains and losses Revaluation of tangible fixed assets Net movement in funds Fund balances at 1 September 2022 Fund balances at 31 August 2023

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2023 2022 FIX￿ •$s•ts Tangiblè assèts Invèstments 14 15 6.878.425 86,405 6,244,888 113,016 6,962,830 6,357.904 Currènt 488ets Debto Cash at bank and in hand 16 39.719 3,647 32,470 .387 36,117 Cr•dltors'. 4munts falllng duo wthln 17 {83.6181 199.9561 Net CUr￿￿t assetsllliabilities) 12.771 163,839) Total assets 1È5s eurrent liabiliti 6.975.601 6,294,065 Capital lunds Pemianent endowment Expendable endowment 36.330 15.395 37,941 15.395 18 51.725 53,336 Incomè fvnds Restricted fun¢Js 19 f1,038 10,606 Designated hjnds General unrestricted fijnds Revaluation reserve 1,957 3.188.826 3.722.055 1.957 3,136,430 3.091,736 6,912,838 6,230.123 6,975.601 6,294,065 The account5 were approved by the Trustees on ............. ... .... Trustee

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Barnes Methodist Church is a registered charity with the Charity Commission and its governing documents are the Deed of Union (1932) and the Methodist Church Act (1976). The registered office is Barnes Methodist Church, Station Road, London, SW13 0NH.

1.1 Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing documents, the Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity. The Church has one Permanent Endowment; a Legacy which was left some years ago by M G Calvert to provide a regular income for musical and cultural purposes. It is invested with The Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Barnes Methodist Church welcomes all legacies and gifts in memoriam. Legacies are a valuable source of income, and the Church has benefited considerably over the years from the generous provision by members and adherents for its continuing work after their death. Legacies may be earmarked for specific activities or concerns, for example youth work, maintenance of the organ, or simply to support on-going work. Legacies are recognised on date of receipt.

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Resources expended are recognised on an accruals basis and allocated between costs of generating funds, charitable activities and governance costs.

Governance costs represent all costs incurred in maintaining and running the Church buildings and meeting all legal and financial reporting requirements. Support and governance costs are apportioned to charitable activities on the proportion of the direct costs incurred.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures, fittings & equipment 5% - 10% straight-line, per annum Computers 33% straight-line, per annum

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

No depreciation is provided in terms of freehold land.

After taking advice from the Charity Commission, in conjunction with the Methodist Property Office, the Church building and the school property need to be included on the Balance Sheet, at their insured value as determined by Methodist Insurance plc. An adjustment is made every year (where material) as an unrealised gain.

It has been identified from the SORP (FRS 102) that historic Churches are unlikely to meet the heritage asset definition, as the preservation of the buildings they occupy is unlikely to be the primary objective of the Charity. Churches therefore do not qualify as a heritage asset and thus cannot be included at nil cost.

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the charity holds a long-term interest and where the charity has significant influence. The charity considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.11 Taxation

As a charity, the Church benefits from Rates Relief and is exempt from direct tax on its charitable income and, because they are specifically exempted or regarded as de minimus, its fundraising activities. We are therefore able to recover, through Gift Aid, the tax already suffered by donors from their income. In 2023 this amounted to £nil (2022: £nil).

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The significant estimations are considered to be depreciation of fixed assets and the valuation of the church at the year end.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Donations and gifts
8,912
518
Other income
22,212
20,000
31,124
20,518
For the year ended 31 August 2022
9,970
670		 Total
2023
£
9,430
42,212
51,642		 Total
2022
£
10,640
-
10,640
10,640

Total 2022 £ 93,174 1,335 233 94,742 Total 2022 £ 329 329
Restricted Endowment funds
funds		 general 2022
2022		 £
£		 -
-		 -
983		 219
-		 219
983		 Unrestricted Endowment funds
funds		 general 2022
2022		 £
£		 214
115		 214
115
Unrestricted funds 2022 £ 93,174 352 14 93,540 Total 2023 £ 322 322
Restricted Endowment
Total		 funds
funds		 general 2023
2023
2023		 £
£
£		 -
-
121,944		 -
1,119
2,784		 366
-
445		 366
1,119
125,173		 Unrestricted Endowment funds
funds		 general 2023
2023		 £
£		 214
108		 214
108
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 121,944 1,665 79 123,688
Investments Rental income Dividends and interest received on TMCP investments Interest receivable Raising funds Investment management
4 5

Total 2022 £ 39,755 130 55,610 10,981 106,476 106,433 43 106,476
Grants and
Worship and
Assessment		 donations
Young
by Circuit		 People 2022
2022
2022		 £
£
£		 -
1,550
38,205		 130
-
-		 181
2,161
53,268		 36
427
10,518		 347
4,138
101,991		 347
4,095
101,991		 -
43
-		 347
4,138
101,991
Total 2023 £ 43,396 584 51,561 17,275 112,816 112,364 452 112,816
Assessment by Circuit 2023 £ 42,138 - 48,942 16,549 107,629 107,629 - 107,629
Worship and Young People 2023 £ 1,258 - 1,934 497 3,689 3,237 452 3,689
Grants and donations 2023 £ - 584 685 229 1,498 1,498 - 1,498
Charitable activities Direct costs Grant funding of activities (see note 7) Share of support costs (see note 8) Share of governance costs (see note 8) Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds
6

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

7 Grants payable

2023 2022
£ £
Grants to institutions:
Other 584 130

8 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Depreciation
1,581
-
Utilities
14,581
-
Property costs
26,181
-
Administrative costs
9,218
-
Independent
Examiner's fees
-
5,904
Legal and professional
-
11,371
51,561
17,275
Analysed between
Charitable activities
51,561
17,275		 2023
£
1,581
14,581
26,181
9,218
5,904
11,371
68,836
68,836		 2022 Basis of allocation
£
1,787
Proportion of direct costs
13,644
Proportion of direct costs
30,698
Proportion of direct costs
9,481
Proportion of direct costs
5,904 Governance
5,077 Governance
66,591
66,591

Governance costs includes independent examiner's fees of £5,904 (2022 - £5,904).

9 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year. No payments were made to Trustees during the year for expenses, however this does not include reimbursement for the purchase of items where the trustee was acting on the Church's behalf.

10 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2023 2022
Number Number
Total - -

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

11 Roof repair expenditure

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Roof repair costs 10,849 161,999
10,849 161,999

12 Net gains/(losses) on investments

**Endowment ** Endowment
funds funds
general general
2023 2022
£ £
Revaluation of investments (1,611) (2,543)

13 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

14 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets
Cost or valuation
At 1 September 2022
Additions
Revaluation
At 31 August 2023
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2022
Depreciation charged in the year
At 31 August 2023
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2023
At 31 August 2022		 Land and
buildings
£
6,240,000
-
630,319
6,870,319
-
-
-
6,870,319
6,240,000		 Fixtures,
fittings &
equipment
£
24,418
2,799
-
27,217
19,972
1,379
21,351
5,866
4,446		 Computers
£
3,661
-
-
3,661
3,219
202
3,421
240
442		 Total
£
6,268,079
2,799
630,319
6,901,197
23,191
1,581
24,772
6,876,425
6,244,888

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

14 Tangible fixed assets

(Continued)

Land and buildings with a carrying amount of £6,870,319 were revalued by the Trustees as at 31st August 2023 based on the insurance value by Methodist Insurance plc. The valuation of the building includes the organ which was purchased in 1925.

At 31 August 2023, had the revalued assets been carried at historic cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, their carrying amount would have been approximately £nil (2022 - £-).

15 Fixed asset investments

Cost or valuation
At 31 August 2022
Valuation changes
Income
Charges and transfers
At 31 August 2023
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2023
At 31 August 2022		 Calvert
Legacy
Various
Bequests
£
£
75,078
37,938
-
(1,611)
1,665
1,119
(26,665)
(1,119)
50,078
36,327
50,078
36,327
75,078
37,938		 Total
£
113,016
(1,611)
2,784
(27,784)
86,405
86,405
113,016

The Hannah Elizabeth Gentry Bequest de-registered as a charity during 2006. It holds investments under the terms of Miss Gentry's Will, which are managed by the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes and the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church, and disbursements are made by trustees appointed by Barnes Methodist Church Council. The net decrease in the year was £1,411 (2022 - decrease of £2,453). The total value of the investments held by the Trust is £29,212 (2022 - £30,624).

16 Debtors

Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 2023
£
23,722
15,997
39,719		 2022
£
-
3,647
3,647

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 2023
£
77,712
5,904
83,616		 2022
£
94,052
5,904
99,956

Endowment funds Endowment funds represent assets which must be held permanently by the charity. Income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is included as unrestricted income. Any capital gains or losses arising on the assets form part of the fund. Movement in funds
Movement in funds		 Balance at
Incoming
Transfers
Gains and
Fund
Balance at
Incoming
Transfers
Gains and
Fund
Balance at		 1 September
resources
losses
management
1 September
resources
losses
management
31 August		 2021
costs
2022
costs
2023		 £
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£		 Permanent endowments Miss M G Calvert legacy
40,483
983
(867)
(2,543)
(115)
37,941
1,119
(1,011)
(1,611)
(108)
36,330		 Expendable endowments Amounts held in HSBC Community Account
14,495
-
-
-
-
14,495
-
-
-
-
14,495		 Constant amount from General funds
900
-
-
-
-
900
-
-
-
-
900		 55,878
983
(867)
(2,543)
(115)
53,336
1,119
(1,011)
(1,611)
(108)
51,725
18

Restricted funds The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes: Movement in funds
Movement in funds		 Balance at
Incoming
Outgoing
Transfers in /
Balance at
Incoming
Outgoing
Transfers in /
Balance at		 1 September
resources
resources
(out)
1 September
resources
resources
(out)
31 August		 2021
2022
2023		 £
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£		 Property Reserve Fund
70,133
176
-
(70,000)
309
11
-
-
320		 Organ Fund
10,186
43
-
-
10,229
355
-
-
10,584		 Roof Fund
246
565
(43)
(700)
68
518
(452)
-
134		 Amounts received on behalf of other charities
-
105
-
(105)
-
-
-
-
-		 Thanksgiving grant
-
-
-
-
-
20,000
-
(20,000)
-		 80,565
889
(43)
(70,805)
10,606
20,884
(452)
(20,000)
11,038		 The Property Reserve Fund is for the maintenance of the Church buildings.
19

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

20 Designated funds

The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes:

Movement
in funds
Balance at Resources Balance at Incoming Balance at
1 September expended 1 September resources 31 August
2021 2022 2023
£ £ £ £ £
Ministers Discretionary Fund 2,257 (300) 1,957 - 1,957
2,257 (300) 1,957 - 1,957

Total 2022 £ 6,244,888 113,016 (63,839) 6,294,065
Endowment Funds 2022 £ - 37,938 15,398 53,336
Restricted Funds 2022 £ - - 10,606 10,606
Total Unrestricted Funds 2023
2022		 £
£		 6,876,425
6,244,888		 86,405
75,078		 12,771
(89,843)		 6,975,601
6,230,123
Endowment Funds 2023 £ - 32,327 19,398 51,725
Restricted Funds 2023 £ - - 11,038 11,038
Unrestricted Funds 2023 £ 6,876,425 54,078 (17,665) 6,912,838
Fund balances at 31 August 2023 are represented by: Tangible assets Investments Current assets/(liabilities)

BARNES METHODIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

22 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).

23 Trustees

Rev G Farrar Deacon R Goldstraw (Appointed 23 April 2023) Mr P Blow Mrs V Isaac Mrs D Davies (Resigned 12 May 2024) Mr I Haddow Miss V Hearn Mrs B Jones (Resigned 12 May 2024) Mr E Jones (Resigned 31 August 2023) Mr C Moorhouse Mrs F Moorhouse Mrs M Withall Mr M Benneworth Mrs E Cunningham