2025-08-31-accounts - Temple Methodist Church

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TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD oo9/2024-311o812o25 Temple Methodist Church, Taunton 1134048 Ob ectives and activities The pvrposes of the Methodist Church are the advancement of= The Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of The Methodist Church; Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit. local or other organisation of The Methodist Church- Any charitable pvrposeforthetime being of anysociety or institution subsidiary or ancillary tothe Methodist Church,. Any purpose forthe time being of any charty being a charitysubsidiary or ancillaryto the Methodist Church. b) d) Our aims: To be a church that welcomes all, celebrates God's love, offers opportunitiesto explore the Christian faith, seeks to serve in the wodd and to challenge injustice through'lntentional Hospitality,. We assess our work and rni55ion through the aspects of Our Calling- Worship. Learning and Caringi Service and Evangelism, ènd A Methodist Way of Life The Church fulfils its objectives by offering worship every Sunday moming, with Holy Communion approximately once a month, including an additional monthly early Sunday morning Holy Communion service, a short service every Wednesday lunch.time and a conversation group monthly on Sundayevenings. On othersunday evenings, worship is offered elsewhere in the Circuit, the grouping of which we are a part. The Church supports a wide range of groups, offering both social activtties and events to encourage the spiritual development of the congregation. Members support each other by the offering of mutval pastoral care, including Home Communionsfor members who are house-bound or in care. Temple Methodist Church has an informal partnershipwith the local United Reformed Church, and St John the Evangelist, and holds vnited services and opportunities for spiritLsal development- such as short courses, and joint community events. Temple Methodist Church is registered for same-sex marriages in accordance with the majorty vote of the Church Council, following awider consultation among its members. Achievements and Perforniance The trustees have taken note of the Charty Commission guidance on public benefit and in particular their guidance on charities for the advancement of religion, when planning their activities. The artions taken bythe church meetthe requirementforthere to be an identifiable public benefit or benefi'ts and that such benefit 15 to the public or a section of the public.

During the period of this repo¢ we have welcomed several new attendersto services and events, and bookings for use ofthe premises have increased on the previous year. The provision of recorded online services, fellowship and worship, resourced through the Circuit provide a connection for those who are no longer able to attend in-person worship. Worship ha5 continued to be offered through a weekly recorded Circuit Service uploaded to the YObe page of one of our Circuit churches. We also offer a fortnightly Ciicvit evening service over zoom, and Prayer and Bible studygroup5throughoutthe Circuit. The church continued to nurture its relationshipwith its partner churches, and maintsin its profi'le among the widertown church networks. Pastoral care continued throvgh the di5tribLrtion of notices, letter5 from the minister and treasurer, and distribution of the monthly magazinethrovgh email, and delivery by members of the congregation. A sense of care and fellowship was maintained through phone calls, visit5, and home Communion. Opportunities for social interaction for elderfy and vulnerable people are held, including the popularand well attended weekly sessions of'Pop-In', and thejob club, Work-wise, which is ajoint initiative with Taunton URC, and which we 5UPPOrtwith a managerand volunteers. Our Church and Community Workertontinues to work wtth hirer5 of the premises in line with ourcommitmentto an inclusive hospitaltyand welcome, thus generating important income. Music exams, book lavnches, and concerts have been held throughoutthe year. Interest groups, Such as a varietyof U3A groups, SLN and 2BU are regularweekly events. We continue to offer a venue and resource worship 5ervice5 for Oueen's College, currently four times a year- Founders. Dayi Prep School Harvest Festival, Christmas Carol SeTViCe, and Holy Week Service. The congregation has continued to 5UPPOrtvarious charitable activities throvgh envelope collections and events. The church offers seasonal craft and activity half daysforfamilies connected to church, Circuit and communrty. We have links through our Minister to a local school for'special. assemblies and in 2024. a Joint Christmas event atTemple with the Good Afternoon Choir. We continue, with the CircuiL to be involved as a founder member of Citizens Somerset, involving ourselves in the local campaigns and actions. Pledges begun duringthe projettto renovatethe roof. to include the installation of solar panels, have continued beyond the completion of the projert, in SupPt of the building's ongoing maintenance.

Mitigation of Risks These are considered by the Resources Comrnittee who oversee the day to day running of the charity and reportto the Church Council. Professional advice istaken as required. There is a regular review process carried out by the Church Council to enstjre that the Charity is fulfilling its objectives. The Circuit, the umbrella bodywhich overseesthe Church. has adopted a Safeguarding Policy- covering both children and vulnerable adults- and ensures that all its local Churches adopt similar policies. A local Church Safeguarding policy is in place. overseen by a local Safeguarding Officer, and reviewed annually. The Circuit is also working to ensure that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training is upto date among its church and circuitofficers and preachers. Financial review During the yearthe Church had totsl receipts of £119.555 (2023-24 £207k) and dispersed £1281370 12023-24 £284). The employment of a worker at the Church has produced additional income from the letting of the premises and thi5 15 building. The trustees of the Church oversee the income and expenditure of the church and monitor the contribution made to the Circuit bvdget. Trustees do not foresee any factors that will signthcantly affect the financial performance or position in the nextyearortwo. The Church has the following principal sources of fiJnds- Offerings of the Congregation-eithervia the collection plate or by Standing order Rent5 from group5 making use of the premises An annual Gift Day Interest on investments These sums are used to pay the Circuit a5sessmenL to maintain the large historical buildingi employ a Church and Communtyworker. and a Cleaner, and engage organistsfor Sunday seices, weddings, and funerals. Reserves policies General Funds £26275 The long term aim isto hold a General Reserve of 50% of annual expenditure as a contingency fund to meet the Unexpected demands of a 200 yearold Listed bvilding. Restricted funds £5619 Restricted fvnds are expended on the objertivesfor which the moneywas donated as soon as is practical. Endowment funds £209296 The annual income from our older endowments is £137 peryearand is credited tothe General Fund. Recent legacie5 received and held by the Trustees for Methodist Church PurF)oses have the

annual income accumulated with the Trust. Endowmentstotalling £55,300 have been designated for support of the Church and Community workerand remaining endowments will be considered for use by the Church Council and will be spent atthe appropriatetime. Structure ovemance and mana ement Description of the charivs tnpsts Type of governing docurnent Methodist Church Deed Of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act {1976) Howthe charity is constitLrted Art of Parliament Trustee selection methods Elerted bythe annual meeting of Church members. Minister5 are automatically trustees Additional governance i5sves Inductionrrraining Range of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion. Leaflet'The Role of aTrustee in The Methodistchurch. is givento each trustee. None Structure Temple Methodist Church is part of the Taunton Deane and South Sedgemoor Methodist Circuit, which is itself part of the South West Peninsula Methodist District, and accountable tothe Methodist Conference. Related Parties None Reference and administration details Charity Name Temple Methodist Church Registered Charity Number 1134048 Charity's Principal Addres5 Ternple Methodist Church. Upper High Street, Tavnton TAI 3PY Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the charity. The Charity Tru5tee5 are the members of the Church Council of the Temple Methodist Church. This comprised during the year of this report. Chair: Church Stewards= Revd Deborah Kirk Hazel Jordan Anne Jordan Lynda Kazer Sheila Robertson Christine Coxen Tony Bell Christopher Mitchell Graham Dickin50n Treasurer=

Pastoral Secretary: Anne Jordan Circuit Steward= Carol Stowe Church Council Secretary.. Diana Atkinson Representative5 from Church L5fe: Resources: Property: Safeguarding officer: Lynda Kazer Margaret Sweet George Adams Susan Parker Representatives appointed by General Church Meeting- Joanna Rossiter, Church and Communityworker lan Rossiter Ron Jordan Kevin Rigg Colin Robertson Conrad Marks Barbara Coombes OliverGreen Ron Jordan Liz Hartley Custodian tru5tee5 TnJstees for Methodist Church Purposes Manchester Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the charitys trustees Signature{s) Full name(s) Deborah Kirk Diana Atkin50n Position Chair Secretary Date £7 262 Appended to this report is the Standard Form of Accounts for 2024-25 at year end.

CHURCH RECEIFfs AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS Temple Methodist FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2025 Church Taunton Deane and South Sedgomoor Cir¢ult Circult no. 37115 Reg18tsred Charlty. Chatity R•giBtratlon numbor If not a registwed charity His Je$S Rev•nu• and Customs Gift Ald number {The HMRC number is eqwvalerrt to a rtr3thred charity number in temis of evidence of charitabte status and may be used to give to donors or grant furthrs wishiThJ to see evidents ol the organisation's charitable status. Methodist tharib.es in England and Wale5 thal are not register1 chanties are excepted from registrthon under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242) Minister. Rev Debah Tk Church Stewards. Hazel J*xdan Anne Jordan Sheila Roberts( Christine Coxen Tony Bell Chns Mitchell TreasUr.. Graham Dtckinson Church.recelpts-and-pa2025 1015

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Temple Methodist Church SECTION A FurNI• RECEIPTS a2 i)fferin s and Tax recJ)vered Bank and CFB interest and Investment inccffne 50.873 1.203 1303 28205 41.274 119.$5J 1,473 27,S45 49,071 125N60 Lettin 26.205 23,911 102.192 a5 Other reIpts TOTAL RECEIPTS 17.363 17.363 SECTK)N b1 PAYMENTS b2 Circuit Assessment or Share 45.549 45,273 b3 Donations 4.423 4.180 Re aiTS and Maintonance Lftilrties Ilnsurances, water cha , heatin & ging) 7,735 b5 18.425 18A25 19.455 b7 Other payments TOTAL PAYMENTS 47.966 116,907 178,021 254.864 b8 11A63 128.370 SECTION C NET RECEIPTSIPAYMEiirs FOR THE YEAR ¢1 14.715 s.0 8.815 129.214 Tot81 funds broLsght fon¥arrl from last year 35.990 2811 35,709 c6 112.742 Sub totsl ¢1•c2 21,275 5.819 26,B94 16N72 Transfers and ad'usfments 5,000 CT 52,181 TOTAL FUNOS AT END OF YEAR 26.275 5,619 31.894 3S,709 SECTK)N D FOR INFORMATION ONLY: AIONEY RECEIVEO AND PASSED ON TO EERNAL ORGANISATION8 (th•se amounts ar• not lo be In¢luded In lolal rncelpt*aym•ibts figures above> d1 Balance brou ht forward frc¥n lasl d2 Offerin rfts . reiVed lor extemal anisthns d3 OfferingslGifts . passed to extemal organisatrons d4 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID (d1+d2-d3) of5

e met11 Chtsr¢h Ji ¢7 305 It 258 128J70 709 {¢Si 31th4 BY CHURCH fl1 112 32.161 frCWtsryaj brw¥J thE TOTAL SECTION F TA CLOSWIG CHiJR¢H.CASH FLEL0 JI Caah in h•wJ 519 Bank CrtAmxnt Bank f4 35.708 bal tr181 kn1th•110121 36.111 31150 SECTION G 31 At2C2S L8Thd 8 14 lVÈY Furth lhYattre C•ntrd Bostd rs {lIae0th Fvrth 7nJ5teesknMth#ChL¥th PwFfA¥ 3rf5

Name of Church .. T•mple 11011lISt Clottrh Declarations and Scrutiny I confimi that these Reeth"pt and PanI based accounts for the pr to 31 August 2025 V0 been prepared from the records of Ihe Chuth ttt funds under th8 c(mtrol of the ch1 trustees. Signature of treasurer ... . 191h Soptember 2025 Nam& and addres8 of tr&2surer ....... Graham Drkinson 13 Parkfield Drive. Taunton, TAI 58X Prwintallon lo th• Church tru8te•s I confim7 that the annual and a)UnIS for the )Ear erthd 31 Au9usI 2025 e presentad lo the meets.ng of the Church tnjstees held on ...3rd Novem 2025...... .. ... Signature of the Chair of the meeting N8ffle of the Chair ofthe meeting . . Rev Deborah rk Independent Examlnovs Report to th• Tru8te8s of the Temple Methodlst Church Charlty Number . 1134048 R•8poMlbllttl•¥ and ba81s of roport I report to the trusteeB on my examination of the accounts of the Tenple MettKJsl Church for the year ended 31 August 2025 sel out on pages 1 to 3. As the Church's trustees. you are r8sponstble for the preporation of the accounts in acc4ydance wth the requirwwts of the Charits Act 2011 1.the Act'l. I report in respe of my examinatton of the Church's aCCnts camed out uThJer secti?n 1 of the Act and, in earrying out my examination. I have fCAlaj all the apab 'tiOnS given by the Charrty Commr6sion under sectKffj 14515)Ib) of the Aet. ' defele or circle as appropriate 4of5

Name of Church .. Temple MattrKlSt Church Indopendent Exarnln•rfs Statomeftt I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in ¢onneclion ryth the examinatson tiich give me cause to bdieve that in, any matla1 respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordan wbth seth'on 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do rKJt accord with the accounting records. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wrth the 8xamination to which attention should be dr7 in thE8 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. I have not obtained indeperKlent verificats'on of all investments vth the Trustees for Methodist Church PuTposes or hekl In olher trusts. bank balances and lunds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are ir7dividualty in excess of £10,0 {ten thousand pounds) at the balance sht date. Signature of independent examiner Name of irKlependent examiner . Mr Roy Vautier Relevantprofessional qUalifall< of independenl examiner ................................... ......... Name of firm (where appropriate) Addfess 6 Highgrove. Taunton, TA13RG Date Churre1pI&-and.paYrnents-202S 5of5