2022-08-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 09 2021 31 08 2022 To

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Linacre Methodist Mission & Neighbourhood Centre

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1134158

Charity's principal address 123-129 Linacre Road

Litherland Liverpool Postcode L21 8NS

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Name of person
(or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to
whole year
appoint trustee
(if any)
1 Rev John Hayes Chair Ex Officio
Ex Officio
2 [Rev Neil ]
Stubbens
3 John Langton Secretary Church Council
4 Jean Barnes Treasurer Church Council
5 Sandra Bell Church Steward Church Council
6 Paul Black Church Steward Church Council
General Church
7 [Brenda Coates]
Meeting (GCM)
8 Valerie Cousins GCM
9 Joan Cumming Chr N/H Cttee GCM
10 Valerie Gee Church Steward Church Council
11 Nigel Harrison GCM
AWP Project GCM
12 [Margaret ]
Langton Manager
13 Viv Marriott Church Steward Church Council
14 Linda Murphy GCM
15 Liz Shaw Pastoral Sec Church Council
16 Keith Tatlock Church Steward Church Council
AWP Treasurer GCM
17 [Margaret ]
Wheeler
18 Bryan Heath- Circuit Steward Circuit Meeting
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any
custodian trustees)
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976) Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Act of Parliament How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods Appointed by General Church meeting and Circuit meeting, (eg. appointed by, elected by) some ex officio and existing trustees.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

• ●policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees.

• ●the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works.

• ●relationship with any related parties.

• ●Trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Induction/Training

Range of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion, including a leaflet ‘The Role of a Trustee in The Methodist Church’ given to each trustee.

Structure

We are part of the Liverpool North Circuit which is part of the Liverpool Methodist District which is in turn accountable to the Methodist Conference.

Related Parties We do not use a professional fundraiser or work with a commercial participator,

Risks

• Considered by the Church Council.

• Τake professional advice as required.

• Regular review process.

• Adopted the following policies: Confidentiality,

• Conflict of interest, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Lone Worker, Safeguarding, Volunteering, Reserves.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The trustees are committed to making every effort to ensure that all members of the community have an equal opportunity to join in activities and events in the Church and Neighbourhood Centre, avoiding any unlawful discrimination.

The Church and Neighbourhood Centre strives to ensure that the environment is free of harassment and bullying, and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Particular care will be taken to deal effectively with any complaints of discrimination, harassment or bullying.

Safeguarding Statement

It is the Methodist Church’s intention to value every human being as part of God’s creation and the whole people of God. At the heart of the Methodist community is a deep sense of the place of welcome, hospitality and openness, which demonstrates the nature of God’s grace and love for all. Our church communities are called to be places where the transformational love of God is embodied and life in all its fullness is a gift, which is offered to all people.

Safeguarding of all people who use the premises continues to be a high priority and we remain diligent in applying all safeguarding measures of the Methodist Church. All Trustees, employees and volunteers undergo DBS checks, ‘Creating Safer Space’ training & Safer Recruitment as and when appropriate.

Section C Objectives and activities

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Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document.

The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the Date of Union 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 purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to The Methodist Church.

• Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to The Methodist Church.

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Summary of the main  To carry out religious activities. activities undertaken for  To provide premises for use by a wide range of the public benefit in community groups and activities. relation to these objects  To carry out youth work, uniformed and non- (include within this uniformed. section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Charity Commission on Commission’s guidance on public benefit. public benefit)

• To carry out religious activities.

• To provide premises for use by a wide range of community groups and activities.

We have not had any serious incidents which require reporting to the Charity Commission.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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Linacre Methodist Mission is a faith-based organisation, managing a Grade II Listed Building that has stood at the heart of the neighbourhood, known locally as Linacre, for over 100 years. The Main Worship Hall’s architecture was revolutionary in style, when it was built in 1905, resulting in a building that was regarded as one of the most striking in the North of England. The interior was arranged in amphitheatre style to seat 1,250 people and had a large platform with seating for 100 in the choir. Although the Hall has been modernised, much of the original structure remains.

The spaciousness of the Hall, the magnificent mosaic text above the choir created by Italian craftsmen and the richly decorated ceiling can still be admired.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

• ●policy on grantmaking;

• ●policy programme related investment

• ●contribution made by volunteers.

We believe that in Jesus, God showed us how life could be lived to the full. Christianity is not about some dour, dull, and repressed lifestyle, but about delighting in the world that God has made, rejoicing in the friendships he gives and celebrating the joy that comes through knowing Jesus. Our programme here at Linacre seeks to reflect the ‘fullness of life’ that Jesus wants us to know. Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” The geographical area of Litherland is an area with a high level of social deprivation, above average mortality rates for both male and female and a higher percentage of persons with below average mental wellbeing in comparison with the rest of the Borough of Sefton. Therefore, in addition to our faith activity, Linacre Mission is fully committed to serving and supporting the local community, to tackle its general needs and enhance its quality of life. At present the building delivers activities for older people, children and young people and family-based activities. This facility is vast, with over 1,600 sq.m2 of floor space distributed throughout a diverse series of community rooms and large halls. The building has been identified as an important landmark in the area.

It is the vision of Linacre Mission, in partnership with the local community and other key stakeholders, to be a ‘beacon’ for local community engagement and support, as well as a strategic facility providing wider benefits to the surrounding South Sefton environs and engaging in local social and economic regeneration in this key focus of multiple deprivation in Merseyside. All activities within Linacre are carried out by volunteers. We have a regular core group of approximately 8 volunteers supported by a less regular group of approximately 6 people.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the In September we welcomed a new Superintendent charity during the year Minister, the Revd John Hayes and his wife Irene who is a Local Preacher. On the 4[th] of September we held a Circuit service at Linacre to welcome John & Irene and on 18[th] September we met as a Circuit at their home for fellowship and cake.

In October we celebrated the Church Anniversary and were blest by the ministry of Revd Liz Wills on Anniversary Sunday. As part of the Anniversary celebrations, we formally opened the newly refurbished Albert Walker Hall on the Saturday. This was very appropriate as the project had been conceived & started by Mary Cotton & Linda Wills (sister-in-law of Revd Liz Wills.) Both these ladies had died unexpectedly within months of each other. We were also privileged to have a talk from the project architect on the restoration of the hall and its place in history. In December we were able to celebrate the birth of Christ at our Candlelit Carol Service. This is always well attended by those who use our building as well as by Church attendees. It was good to be able to celebrate Christmas and Easter after the disruption of Covid and also our annual Covenant Service. As a Church we continued to participate in Bible Study, looking at the book of Isaiah as part of Bible Month and during Lent we looked at Rembrandt’s painting, The Prodigal Son and related it to our understanding of the parable. A number of us undertook pastoral training in December. Sadly, Revd John Hayes decided to curtail his appointment and with heavy hearts we held a farewell service for him and Irene at the beginning of August.

Sadly, over the year, 4 of our congregation passed away. We were able to celebrate their lives and dedication. On a happier note we also celebrated the Baptism of a baby.

Neighbourhood Centre Review

Throughout difficult pandemic period, the Neighbourhood Centre had continued to do as much as it could to support the community. It was wonderful to be able to restart activities such as the community bingo and Place of Welcome. Both activities are well attended and continue to grow in number. Food Bank also continues with a reduced number of volunteers as established during the pandemic. Sadly, Food Bank continues to be busy. As a church we also keep a stock of food provided through monetary donations to provide food for those who cannot access food vouchers.

We continue to access grants which enabled us to provide food hampers during school holidays. These were targeted at families in need, identified by our local schools. The hampers were distributed for school holidays to offset the

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lack of provision of school meals. We gave in excess of 100 hampers at Christmas. We were also able to send a number of shoe boxes through Samaritans Purse to Eastern Europe at Christmas time.

REACH men’s group continued to meet on our premises until December when they were able to rent their own premises. We continue to have ties with Reach as a number of their member attend Place of Welcome. The Feelgood mental health drop-in group and Child & Family Connect continue to use our premises. The NHS prostate support group continues to meet monthly, and we hosted a 6 week Weigh Forward course looking at healthy eating and lifestyle. Rainbow Guides continues to meet weekly and is flourishing. Party Troopers, a private enterprise, also continues to rent space from us.

In February, the local Higher education college, Hugh Baird held their graduation ceremony in our Main Hall. It was amazing to see the main hall filled to capacity.

In September we welcomed St. John Ambulance onto our premises as a regular rental.

This year we were able to provide the facilities to open a community Pantry on a Thursday. Paying a small fee clients can select several items including fresh meat, fruit and veg. The Pantry is open to anyone in the postcode area.

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Section E Financial review

Aims

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

• (1) To secure and sustain the church’s viability and future. (2) To give reassurance to the general public that the church, which is a charity, intends to use all of the money coming into its care for the purposes of the charity.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

None

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

• ●the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

• ●how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

• ●investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Financial plans

Linacre Mission building is over100 years old and although it had a major upgrade using the Big Lottery in 2010/2011, there are still areas to be attended to and there will always be a need for maintenance.

Due to the pandemic, income was lost due to the building being closed to hirers. However, we were able to obtain some grants to offset these losses. The fire alarm and lifts continue to cause a strain on our finances. On a Grade II listed building of this size, the cost of any maintenance contracts and repairs are high and therefore contingency finance has to be in place. Increasing costs of ministry are likely to result in increased assessments being paid to the Liverpool North Circuit. The aim is to generate income from Gift Aid and through increased rental income now that the building has reopened, and to be able to put aside donations that are given to the church.

General Fund (Unrestricted)

The reserves policy is to hold at least six months expenditure in hand. Based on the proposed budget for 2022/2023 these reserves are believed to be reasonable, and a balanced budget is proposed.

Contracts

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s)[Revd Ian Hu] John Langton Position (e.g., Secretary, Chair Sec Chair, etc).

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