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2024-08-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period start date Period end date Period end date
From 01 09 2023 To 31 08 2024

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

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
(ifany)		 Name of person
(or body) entitled
to appoint trustee
(ifany)
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20		 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
Val Cousins GCM
Joan Cumming GCM
Dot Dickson Church Steward GCM
Val Gee Church Steward GCM
Nigel Harrison GCM
Margaret Langton GCM
Viv Marriott Church Steward GCM
Liz Shaw GCM
Margaret Wheeler GCM
David Smith Circuit Steward Circuit Meeting
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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

Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976)

How the charity is constituted

Act of Parliament

Trustee selection methods Appointed by General Church meeting and Circuit meeting, some ex (eg. appointed by, elected by) officio 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 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

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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 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:

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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 confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity
Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
We have not had any serious incidents which require reporting to
the Charity Commission.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Youmay chooseto 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 is arranged
in amphitheatre style to seat 1,250 people and has 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.
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
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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.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year		 September 2023 saw the formation of the new North Liverpool and
South Sefton Circuit (NL&SS) headed by Revd Ian Hu.
We began with our regular programme with Harvest Festival which
this year was an ‘own arrangement’ service. 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 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..
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 Genesis.
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 June we lost one of our regular members, but we were able
to celebrate her life with her family.
We continue to host the Liverpool Peniel Christian Church, an Indian
Church, who now worship in the Albert Walker Hall every Sunday,
and the Divine Ministries Nigerian Church also on Sunday mornings.
Neighbourhood Centre Review
We are registered as a Place of Welcome/Warm Space 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. We feed approximately 60+ people on a regular basis. 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.
OurCommunity Bingocontinues to be extremely popular on a
monthly basis and is self-funding. We give prizes, including
vouchers for Tesco or Asda. 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
regularly achieve between 55 to 60.
Hampers.Grants have enabled us to purchase food to provide
hampers at Christmas for needy families identified through our local
schools. Each ‘hamper’ consists of 4 large shopping bags containing
food and household items.
The Neighbourhood Centre continues to be a very busy distribution
centre for the Trussell TrustFood bankevery Friday. Food Bank
regularly feeds around 17 to 25 families weekly.
Tiny Stepsour preschool group,continues to meet regularly on a
Wednesday. 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.
Rainbowscontinue to have a full complement and a waiting list.
Youth Clubrun by Sefton Youth Services meet on Tuesday nights.
The young people attending continue to have a safe place to meet
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Sefton Youth Services run The Duke of Edinburgh scheme. Numbers continue to grow and about 25 children currently attend the centre.

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. St. John Ambulance continue to meet weekly to train people in First Aid.

Child and Family Connect offer supervised contact for children and parents in a safe environment .

Cake & Catch Up. Every Wednesday we offer a social group for older people when we play games, eat cake and generally enjoy two hours of social interaction.

Many organisations continue to book our premises for meetings and conferences such as Sefton Council and Sefton CVS.

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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:

Financial plans

Linacre Mission building is over 100 years old and had a major upgrade in 2010/2011.The building has many areas requiring attention and there will always be a need for maintenance in such a big building.

The fire alarm, security alarm and lifts also continue to cause a strain on our finances. On a Grade II listed building of this size, the cost of any repairs is 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 Circuit. The aim is to generate income from Gift Aid and through increased rental income 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 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

John Langton Full name(s)[Susan Edwards ] Position (e.g. Secretary, Vice Chair Sec Chair, etc)

Date

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Notes to the accou
Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment
investments
Total fixed assets
Current Assets
Debtors and prepayments
20
Cash in Bank and in hand
21
Central finance Board deposits
Total current assets
Creditors and accruals (due in under 1 year)
Total Assets less current liabilities
Provisions for liabilities and charges
Net Assets
Funds of the church
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Endowment funds
Total funds
Tangable fixed assets
Land and buildings
Net Current Assets (liabilities
Loans and creditors due after 1 year		 Unrestricted funds
Restricted Funds
Endowment funds
Total 23-24
£
£
£
2,000,000.00
0.00
0.00
2,000,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000,000.00
0.00
2,000.00
2,002,000.00
2,215.67
13,308.27
15,523.94
57,576.14
57,576.14
59,791.81
13,308.27
0.00
73,100.08
59,791.81
13,308.27
0.00
73,100.08
2,059,791.81
13,308.27
2,000.00
2,075,100.08
2,059,791.81
13,308.27
2,000.00
2,075,100.08
2,059,791.81
13,308.27
2,000.00
2,059,791.81
13,308.27
2,000.00
2,075,100.08		 Total 2022-23
Total 2021-22
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,002,000.00
2,002,000.00
0.00
0.00
27,534.88
56,992.60
113,011.57
421.38
140,546.45
57,413.98
0.00
140,546.45
57,413.98
2,142,546.45
2,059,413.98
2,142,546.45
2,059,413.98
2,075,288.46
2,045,305.83
65,257.99
12,108.15
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,142,546.45
2,059,413.98

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