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Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** Linacre Methodist Mission & Neighbourhood Centre **TAR** 1 July 2017 |**Other names charity is known by**
**Registered charity number (if any)**
**Charity's principal address**||| |---|---|---| |||| ||1134158|| ||123-129 Linacre Road
Litherland
Liverpool
**Postcode**|| |||| |||| |||| |||**L21 8NS**| ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **TAR** 2 July 2017 |||||**Trustee name**|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|**Name of person (or**
**body) entitled to**
**appoint trustee (if**
**any)**|**Name of person (or**
**body) entitled to**
**appoint trustee (if**
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8|Rev|Ian Hu|||||Ex Officio||| ||||Rev|Neil Stubbens|Chair||||Ex Officio||| ||||Rev|Sue Edwards|Vice chair||||Ex Officio||| ||||John Langton||Secretary||||General Church
Meeting- GCM||| ||||Jean Barnes||Church Steward||||GCM||| ||||Sandra Bell||Church Steward||||GCM||| ||||Brenda Coates||||||GCM||| ||||Val Cousins||||||GCM||| **TAR** 3 July 2017 |9
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17|Joan Cumming|||GCM| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Dot Dickson|Church Steward||GCM| ||Val Gee|Church Steward||GCM| ||Nigel Harrison|||GCM| ||Margaret Langton|||GCM| ||Viv Marriott|Church Steward||GCM| ||Linda Murphy|||GCM| ||Liz Shaw|||GCM| ||Margaret Wheeler|||GCM| **TAR** July 2017 4 |||18
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21|Bryan Heath-Dodd|Circuit Steward||Circuit Meeting| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||||| |||||||| |||||||| ||||**Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)**|||| ||||**Name**||**Dates acted if not for whole year**|| |||||||| |||||||| |||||||| **TAR** July 2017 5 ## **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**
Type of governing document
(eg. trust deed, constitution)
Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976)
How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company)
Act of Parliament
Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Appointed by General Church meeting and Circuit meeting,
some ex ofcio and existing trustees.|||| |||
Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976)|| |||Act of Parliament|| |||Appointed by General Church meeting and Circuit meeting,
some ex ofcio and existing trustees.|| ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** |You**may choose**to include
additional information, where
relevant, about:|**Induction/Training**
Range of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion,
including a leafet ‘The Role of a Trustee in The Methodist| |---|---| ||Church’ given to each trustee.| |●policies and procedures|**Structure**| |adopted for the induction and|We are part of the Liverpool North Circuit which is part of| |training of trustees;|the Liverpool Methodist District which is in turn accountable| |●the charity’s organisational|to the Methodist Conference.
**Related Parties**We do not use a professional fundraiser or| |structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works;|work with a commercial participator,
**Risks**| |●relationship with any related|| |parties;|| |●Trustees’ consideration of|| |major risks and the system|| **TAR** 6 July 2017 and procedures to manage them. - 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 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 and ‘Creating Safer Space’ training & Safer Recruitment as and when appropriate. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** ## **Summary of the objects of the** The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be **TAR** July 2017 7 ## **charity set out in its governing document.** 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. **TAR** 8 July 2017 |**Summary of the main activities**
**undertaken for the public**
**benefit in relation to these**
**objects (include within this**
**section the statutory**
**declaration that trustees have**
**had regard to the guidance**
**issued by the Charity**
**Commission on public benefit)**|
To carry out religious activities.

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

To carry out youth work, uniformed and non-
uniformed.
We confrm the trustees have had regard to the Charity
Commission’s guidance on public beneft.
We have not had any serious incidents which require
reporting to the Charity Commission.|| |---|---|---| ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** |**Y**ou**may choose**to include
further statements, where
relevant, about:
●policy on grantmaking;
●policy programme related
investment
●contribution made by
volunteers.|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 magnifcent mosaic text
above the choir created by Italian craftsmen and the richly
decorated ceiling can still be admired.
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.|| |---|---|---| **TAR** 9 July 2017 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 10 volunteers supported by a less regular group of approximately 10 people. ## **Section D Achievements and performance** **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** In September 2022 we welcomed two ministers, Rev Ian Hu and Rev Karen Beecham who jointly fulfilled the role of Circuit Superintendent. Our previous Superintendent had decided the role was not for him and had moved on after only one year. Due to falling membership and closure of churches within the Circuit, the Liverpool North Circuit, Liverpool North Central and Crosby Districts were looking to amalgamate. 2022 has involved a lot of work for all members of the three Circuits to create a new and viable Circuit for September 2023. Despite the difficulties within the Circuit, as a church we continued with our regular programme and activities. In October we celebrated our Church Anniversary as we were led in worship by Rev Sue Edwards. In December we commenced our Christmas celebrations with our Carols by **TAR** 10 July 2017 Candlelight. This is always well attended by the local community and users of our building. In January we held our annual Covenant Service when we re dedicated ourselves to the work of God. Rev Simon Edwards led us in worship in August. Simon grew up at Linacre and trained here as a Local Preacher before candidating for the Ministry. During Advent we looked at the film, ‘It’s a wonderful life,’ as part of our Bible study programme. In Lent we looked at ‘the prayers of Jesus,’ and as part of Bible Month we studied the Book of Revelation. In February Linacre hosted the Circuit Ash Wednesday service and we also hosted the welcome services for Rev Ian Hu and Rev Karen Beecham. Both services were attended by representatives of the other churches within the circuit. We held our annual General Church Meeting in June to appoint our Church Stewards and to look back and celebrate the past year. Sadly, in November we lost one of our regular members, but we were able to celebrate her life with her family. Following the closure of one of our churches, we opened our doors to the Liverpool Peniel Church, an Indian Church, who now worship in the Albert Walker Hall every Sunday. We continue to host the Divine Ministries Nigerian Church also on Sunday mornings. Neighbourhood Centre Review We are registered as a Place of Welcome and continue to manage to obtain funding to purchase food. We offer free meals to anyone who wishes to attend along with the opportunity to make friends and enjoy a warm environment. The numbers attending grow weekly. At the same time as Place of Welcome, a Community Pantry is held on our premises giving local people the opportunity to purchase food more cheaply. Many organisations continue to use the premises for conferences and training days, and we are a registered centre for Sefton Council. Examples of organisations are Sefton One Vision Housing; Sefton CVS; Safeguarding children and adults training. Our Community Bingo continues to be extremely popular on a monthly basis and self-funding. Prizes are mostly donated but we also offer vouchers for Tesco and a local butcher. The Bingo engages with a wide range of people, from 90-year-olds to young children. We are able to pay for the hire of the room and to donate money to the Church. The atmosphere is always one of enjoyment and excitement. Numbers are regularly between 35 to 40. Grants have enabled us to purchase food to provide hampers for needy families identified through our local **TAR** 11 July 2017 schools. Each ‘hamper’ consists of 4 large shopping bags containing food and household items. In July we were able to provide 85 families with food. The Neighbourhood Centre continues to be a very busy distribution centre for the Food bank and is in fact the second busiest in the South Sefton area. This project is run in partnership with the Trussell Trust charity. **Tiny Steps** continues to meet regularly on a Wednesday and Thursday morning. Parents, Grandparents and Child Minders bring pre-school children to play together and develop their social skills. This is also an opportunity to work with parents in helping them to play with their children and to develop the child's language skills through communicating together. **Rainbows** continued to have a full complement and a waiting list. Several girls have progressed to Brownies with new girls joining Rainbows. **Youth Club** run by Sefton Youth Services has restarted following lockdown, on Tuesday nights. The young people attending continue to have a safe place to meet and to receive a variety of activities, training, and opportunities. Sefton Youth Services run The Duke of Edinburgh scheme. **Feelgood Drop in** . This group meets on a Friday morning and is open to anyone with mental health issues. Volunteers are able to assist with form filling or to signpost to other assistance. **Reach men’s group.** This is a drop-in group which meets on Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings for men with mental health issues. They have access to table tennis, pool and darts. Approximately 14 men attend each session regularly. Counselling is also offered to the men. Many of them attend Place of Welcome prior to their meeting. **Party Troopers.** This is a small business producing balloon sculptures for parties which hires one of our rooms. **St. John Ambulance** . This year we welcome St. John Ambulance to our premises on a weekly basis. ## **Section E Financial review** **Aims Brief statement of the** (1) To secure and sustain the church’s viability and future. **charity’s policy on reserves** (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** None **in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include **Financial plans** **TAR** 12 July 2017 Linacre Mission building is over 100 years old and it had a additional information, where relevant about: major upgrade using the Big Lottery in 2010/2011, there are still many areas to be attended to and there will ● the charity’s principal always be a need for maintenance in such a big building. sources of funds (including The fire alarm, security alarm and lifts continue to cause a any fundraising); strain on our finances. On a Grade II listed building of this size, the cost of any repairs is high and therefore ● how expenditure has contingency finance has to be in place. Increasing costs of supported the key objectives ministry are likely to result in increased assessments being of the charity; paid to the Circuit. The aim is to generate income from Gift **●** investment policy and Aid and through increased rental income now that the building has reopened, and to be able to put aside objectives including any ethical investment policy donations that are given to the church. adopted. **General Fund (Unrestricted)** The reserves policy is to hold at least six months expenditure in hand. Based on the proposed budget these reserves are believed to be reasonable and a balanced budget is proposed. ## **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)** > [Rev.S. Edwards] J. Langton **Full name(s)**[Susan Edwards ] John Langton **TAR** 13 July 2017 ||**Position (e.g. Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**|Vice Chair|Sec| |---|---|---|---| |||July 2024
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