District Accruals Accounts 2024-25 THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS ACCRUALS BASIS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 NOTTINGHAM & DERBY DISTRicr District No. 22 Registered Charity- Registration Number 1134172 Chair of District Revd Andy Fyall Deputy Chair Revd Helen Penfold Principal Office Rivergreen Methodist Hub Rivergreen Clifton Nottingham NGII 8AU
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOThINGHAM AND DERBY OISTRICT REFEREI4CE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Namo of Charlly The Methodist crCh Nottiarn and Derby Districl Charity Reglstration number 1134172 Prlnclpal Offlce RNergreen Methodist Hub Rwergreen Nottingham NG118AU Truslees Revd Andy Fyal - Chair Revd Stuart Ellis - Resigned Aust 2025 Revd Helen Penfold- Deputy Chair Revd Moira Biggins- Methodist Council ReKwentalive Mr Martin Blyth - Children & yng PeO'S Rewesentalive Revd Nicola Briggs- Synod Secre¢ Mr Paul Carver- EDI Officer Mrs Daniella Coles- Lay ReKKesentative Mrs Sharon Croucher- Lay Resxesentalive Mrs Rosemary Farrow- Resources Lead Mrs Michelle Gende- Dislricl Bcd(keet Mr Clrfford Lewer- Property Secretary Mr lan Pickeriro - Ecumenical Officer Revd Mark Roberts- Superintendents. Repyesentative Mr Paul Taylor- Slalioning Represenlalive Ms Carote Thcrfpe- Executive Secxetary Bankars Lloyds Bank PLC. 12-16 Lower Parliamenl Squ, Nottingham NG13DA Investment IAanagers Central Finan Board of the Methodist Clwrth, 9 Bonhill Street, LorKlon EC2A 4PE Custodlan Trusl•4s Trustees for Methodist Church F4Jrposes Central BuiklirvJs. Oldham Street, Man¢hestw M1 1JQ Independ•nt Examln•r Simon Bladen FCA Havtsons Chartered Accountants Pegasus House 463a Glossop Road Sheffield S10 2QD
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOTnNGHAM AND DERBY DISTRicf TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 l. Objectlve5 and Activities Our Calling as the Methodist Church Nottingham & Derby District is to reswnd to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out our discipleship in worship and mission. through Evangelism, Worship. Service. Learning and Caring. Through this Strategy. the accompanying Development Policy, and Connexional Priorities. the District will resource circuits and churches lo write and implement a living mission plan to be rooted in God. Ecumenical partnership for mission and ministry will be encouraged and facilitated whenever possible. 2. Achlevements and perfomiance The Nottingham & Derby Methodist District continues to engage in relevant mission and ministry in the twelve circuits which form it whilst seeking to address issues of capacity of volunteers to serve and reducing vocations in ministrv. The desire to love God. l¢)ve others al make disoples. as expressed in our District strapline. continues to encourage those who seek to serve God and share faith in real and relevant ways across the District. The Distrirt Team continues to enable good mission and ministry. supporknng the circuits and local hurche5 across the District. We have maintsined excellent administrati¥e support through the Chair's PA and our District administralor who is also employed as bookkeeper and oversees the use of the District Hub. We have continued to develop our social media presence through our Oigital Media Officer and enabled excellent practice. awareness and training through the work of our Regional Officer for Safeguarding, supported by our safeguarding admirbistrator. In terms of mission support. we have been able to expand 5UPI)ort for outward facing evangelism and mission through distrirt officers who betsen them offer inspiration and support for pioneer mission (New Place5 for New People). Faith Rooted COmmnity Organising and mission in terms of faith sharing. It ha5 been good to see the development of our network of Evangelism Champions across the Distrirt and we look forward to further development in the areas of mission and outreach as we seek to live out our 'strap line., 'love God. love others and make disciples.. We have seen some areas of growth in numbers as churches have celebrated new faith through baptism and welcomed those who have made a commitmenl to Christ as Lord into membership. In certain areas of the District we contirn to welcome tIK15e into our worshipping communities who have found themselves in the UK from Hong Kong. Ukraine and other parts of the world where life is a challenge. In these instance5. our new friends offer real vibrancrf and support for the mission and ministry of the Church. The churches of the District are often partners in community activities and outreach, often expressed through the hosting of events. warn) spaces and partnerships with local groups such as youth organisations, U3A and the like. One parricular area of athievement is to be seen in Ashbourne where or Methodist Church is a key partner in the town'5'1evelling up birf. The completely refurbished church buildinB will open in August 2026 at an act of worship presided over by the President and vice- President of the Methodist Conference as a community asset. conference and concert space a5 well as continuing to be a place of worship. This enaNes Ashbourne Methodist church to be both 3 place of worship and a place of welcome whilst serving the community in a new way.
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOTTINGHAM AND DERBY DISTRICT TRUSTEEY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 The District continues to seek to fulfil its missKSn plan whilst recognising the challenges of ageing membership and falling numbers of members. There are areas where churches have come to the end of their season of ministry in a town or village and while this is sad for those involved and demands difficult decisions to be made based on reality of situations. continue to share faith. offer hope and seek to enable a more just world where we have a presen. Our hope is that we offer Go(f5 love and presence in real and relevant ways and we shall contlnue to do $0. Plans for future years The District will enable every circuit and church to write and implement an effective mission plan to be rooted in God and growing naturally in faith and life. Our priorities set out below are- A Evongeltsm To moke morefollowets oljesus thiist The District will continue to resource Circuits to increase the number of disciples through varying styles of evangelism. New Places for New People. pioneer ministry. fresh expressions. church planting. and doing existing church well. The District will support each circuit and its churches bv- l. promoting the development of New Places for New People, through The Genesis Project which draws together strategists and practitioners; 2. supportin& cultivatin& and sustsining the team of Young Ewdngelists and Pioneers through work between circuits and the District Mission Enabler: 3. promoting the observance of Christianity Month in May acros5 the Districl: . continuing to develop a strategy for digital evangelism: S. making Church * the Margins a Priority by seeking to partner with other Christian partners: 6. the District Mission Enabler reviewing the opportunities foi outreach as a District from the Rivergreen Hub; 7. encouraging the appointment of an Evangelism Champion in every circuit to work with the Oistrict Mission Enabler. 8 Worshlp To increase awareness of God's presence and to celebrate God's love. The Distrirt will enable people to be centred on God and will 5UPPOrt each circuit and its churches bv.. l. providing opportunities for regular District Worship Celebrations; 2. encouraging the exploration and use of diffent styles and forrnats of worship.
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOTTINGHAM ANO IXRBY DISTRICT TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 CServi¢e To be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice. The District will challenge circuits to align themselves with the Mission of God by beine outward looking in their communities, building on the Biblical conne¢tion between evangelism and social justi. to serve needs around them. and to seek justi. The District viill support each circuit and its churches by: l. promoting and encourawng partnership models of wmmunity engagement.. love God. Love Others, Make Disciples- 2. drawing a representative group around the District EDI Officer to promote Justlte. Dignity and Solidarity and examining how to resource this,. encouraging and supporting direct and local 50cial justice such as net zero church. eco church. warm spaces. by resourcing churches and Circuits to ac$5 expertise and funding to assist in this area. D Leurnlng and Carlnq To help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care. Together with the Learning Network the District will resource circuits to nurture an attitude of intentional faith development across the District. The District will support each circuit and its churches by- l. resourting and supporting ¢ir¢uit offi¢ers, church offitrrs. those in Chaplainry roles. and those newer to ministry,. 2. developing working partnerships with organisations promoting trainin& aid. and a55iStance inside and outside the Church, continuing to develop our relationship with the Langham Partnership and developing relationship with Alpha UK Ilinking with Evangelism Champions in A7 above): 3. carrying out a study to assess the viability of the District employing an officer to relieve compliance work within the Circuits thus enabling more time for mission,. 4. continuing to resource and develop the annual District Safeguarding Conference: 5. resourcing members of congregations to be able to share their personal testimony and encouraging and resourcing worship leaders to enable expression of this in worship. We will underpin the whole strate8Y With the practices of radical hospitality. passionate worship. intentional fawth development. ri5k-takin8 mission and service. and extra¥a8ant generosity throughout the District. This Mlssion Strategy joins the suite of Policies that Districts are charged to hold and implement such as Safeguarding.
THE METHOOIST CHURCH NOTTINGHAM AND DERBY DISTRicf TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 202S Key Working Praceices We will ensure that- Appropriate staff have been and will be appjinted to resource and implement the District Policy. Safeguarding policies and practices pemeate all areas of District life Model and promote policie5 and prartice5 that encourage our members and communities to Flourish. The Learning Network is a resour for the life of the District. Ecumenical partnership is encouraged and facilitated wherever w)S5ible. Ministerial Oevelopment Review. Supervision. and Spiritual Accompaniment is embedded in the Distrirt. Equality. Diversity and Inclusion infomis our practices in fulfilling the words and practices of JesU5. There is representation and participation within the Distrid frorn the World Church and those with World Church experience. Finance and sOUrceS are in place to enable the vision of the Policy. io. Circuits and churches are enabled to develop their own Mission Plans. ii. The District Media Team is enhan¢ed and that we develop our communication. including the sharin8 of good news stories. 12. Every church and cirtuit reviews its finances and its property portfolio in line with its review of mission considering where personnel. property and finance resources are needed or where existing resources might be released for other parts of God's work. We will delegate to the Distrid Execuiive responsibility to oversee the above Policy and to ensure we model. resource and ble55 the direction in which we move. We encourage everyone in the District to take account of and be guided by this District Development Plan.
THE METhOOIST CHURCH NOTllNGHAM AND DERBY DISTRicf TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Specifi¢ Priorlties of the Distrirt Children ond Young People Continue to re*stablish times of fello4hIp and worship for young people18-231 Encourage vocational discernment for young people Supportlpromoteldeliver 3Generate Ministry Development. traininglresourc1nglsupFrt of all engaged in children's and youth ministry safeguarding: creating workable safe policies for engagement with young people Ecun7enicol Encourage cwperation with other denominations, wherever possible Support and encourage LEPS and other ecumenical initiatives through0 the District Promote an ecumenical mind-set amongst thurches and circuits Support Churches Together in Nottinghamshi and Derbyshire Vndertakelsupport LEP reviews (where duel. Equolity. Diversity oné Inclusion Continue development of EDI Team Develop/Promote EDI Toolkit Support circuits in unconsuous bias training Promote the JDS strategv Finonce Support Circuits in appropriate ww Grants Two funds.. District Advance Fund IDAFI and the Mission Fund IMF) Apply criteria for DAF projects as per guidelines on District website The Mission Fund is for targeted mi55ionlevangelism projert5 including: o Church at the Margins o Young evangelist5 o Digital presence Mission Fund 8UrsarS To 5UPPOrt New Places New People through team Gene515 and District NPNP Lay Employment Review all lay employment job descriptions/contracts Advise in all lay employment matters Maintain Lay Employment Register
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOTTINGHAM AND DERBY DISTRICT TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REpoKr FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Learning Network Continue to equip and resource the Church through a wide range of contextually relevant learning and development opportunities Support circuits in being places of lifelong leaming and outreach Aligned Learning Network Offi'cer to continue to SUPPOrt Circuits Medio Continue to develop online presence Maintainldevelop distrirt website Showcase 'Good News. stories from around the District Develop use of online plafftirms for meetings as appropriaie Improve communication through the use of a regular Distritt Newsletter Mi55ion & Ministry Re50urcing Group Reflect on Connexional. District and other developments and opportunities in relation to ordained ministry Be mindful of both the opportunities and the demand5 Of ministry Promote learning, development and vlIbeing for the ministers stationed in the District Develop plans for the next biennial 48-hour ministerial retreat and offer regular opportunities for refiection and spiritual nourishment. such as the Distrirt Celebrations and Retreat days Mission Developn7ent Using 'God for 1. and other 0reaCh resources seek to build confidence and courage across church in evangelism and disciple building Being alongside circuits and churches through vision days or mission planning Help facilitate mission planning in Circuits Encourage engagement with'ChrisDanity Month. in May each year as promoted by the District Mission Enobler. To resourte and review the Young Evangelists Scheme Probotioners For our probationers o Develop the skills, gifts arKI the habits of ministry o Help model lifelong learning and retlective ministry which is mission-shaped o Pay proper attention to spirituality. physical health. ministerial work-life balance and wellbeing o Work well with colleagues in the Eastern Rwon Stst6oning Region in matters of oversight and policy Property Enable circuit5 to develop Mi55iOD plans. including community sup4ey. OLrtreach and property review Assist Churches and Circuits with the property concems and iueS
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOThNGHAM AND OERBY DISTRICT TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Safeguording Ensure a good transition to Connexional employment for our DSO Online training for trainers for the Foundation Module 2020 Online training for trainers for the Advanced Module 2020 Responding to Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse in religious organisations Recruitment to Distrirt Safeguarding Group DSG to develop new 3 8T plan for Safeguarding 3. Flnanclal Review 3.1 Investment policy and performan To comply with Methodist Standing Orders. moneys for bng lime investment are lodged with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes ITMCPI. TMCP atts as custodian trustee for all real estate held by Districts and for all large lover £20.ocKII bequests and for the proceeds of sale of any property formerly owned by the District. These 5um5 are invested in unitized irbvestments or held on dewsit. The investment retums are close to tracking the movements in the FTSE 100 index. The deposit income mirrors the deposit rates available elsewhere. The Nottingham & Derby District Trustees, investment policy is aligned with that of the Central Finance 8oard of the Methodist Church ICFB) and TMCP because these organisations take into social. environmental and ethical considerations. both negativety and Positively. that make investment5 suitable for the Method1 Church. Short term deposits are lodged directty with the Central Finan Board ICFB) and attract good rates of interest. There are no benchmarks for the expected returns or appreciation on investments at TMCP and CFB. It Is the District's policy to manage the cash and investment reSoUrS of the District so that a rate of return on investment both by way of dividend and capital appreciatfion- is obtsined at least as good a5 market rate considering the District's low appetite for risk. 3.2 Reserves level and policy The reserves at 31 August 2025 were El.992.63212024= £1.833.578). The reserves at 31 August 2025 can be further split as follows: General Fund Iunrestrittedl District Advance Fund lUnstricted) Designated Funds Iunremrictedl Other funds IRe5tricted) Total Funds £501.662 £331,910 £927,710 £231,350 £1.992.632 The Trustees aim to maintain general funds at a lerfel representing 6 months expenditure. All monies are invested with the CFB or TMCP with a certain amount kept in the current account for week-by-week expenses.
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOINGHAm ANO DERBY DISTRICT TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 3.3 Collaboratlve aNangements wlth connected th•rbiles The Distritt's main source of funding is the assessments obtsined from eath Clrcuit within the District based on the staffing levels of the Qrcuit and this is used to defray most of the cost of administerin8 the District. This sum for 2025 amounted to £I41,5l2024. £124,924). The District also obtained from each Circuii with a reserve krwn as a Circuit Model Trust Fund ICMTFI. a levy based on the balance of the CMTF at the art of the Connexional year. The District hold5 funds as custodian truslee. It does however. quarterly re¢erve from Circuit5 Wlthin the District. the Circuits, contribution to the Methodist Church Fund IMCFI. These sums are colletted as agent for the MCF and are passed to the MCF later in the same quarter. Funds reIVed by the District as agent are not recognized a5 an asset in the financial statements because the funds are not within its control. No fee is earned in respect of this agency arrangement and the Distrirt incurs no cost through thi5 arrangement. 4 Structtirel 8overnance and management The District is an unincorporated association and is governed by the Methtrdist Church Act 1976, the Deed of Union and the Model Trusi Deeds of the Methodist Church and was registered with the Charity Commissioners on 8th February 2010. 4.1 structure Each district is made up of one or more circutts. It exists primarity to advarKe the mission of the Church in region by providing supwrt for the circuits in line with the connexional priorities. Each distrirt is led by a District Chair. As well as providing leadership within the district, the chalr Is member of the Connexional Leaders. Forum. with an overview of the whole connexion. The District SyrK)d set5 the policy for the distrKt. seThing as a link between the Conference and the Connexional Team on the one hand and the circuits and local churches on the her. It ha5 oversight of all district affairs, formulating and promoting policies. through its various 0fer5 and committees to assist the mission of the Church. to give inspiration to the leaders in the circuits and to ensure the interrelation of all aspects of the Church's life throughout the district. The Synod may bring rnatte to the Conference. The synod meets in representative session at least once each year. They also hold a presbyteral session of the synod for presbyters, which is an opportunity for training as well as for debating issues. 4.2 Purpose of the District The purposes of the Methodist Churth are and shall be deemed to have been since the date of the Union. the advancement of- al the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church, and bl any charitable purp05e5 for the time being of any Connexional, District. rcuit. local or other organization of the Methodist Church. ar•d cl any charitable purpose for the time being of any society Qr insritution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church. and dl any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary of the Methodist Church.
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOTTINGHAM AND DERBY DISTRICT TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 4.3 Rlsk The District is largely risk averse. and in making grants to entities embarking on new and imaginative initiatives is prepared to underwrite the considered risks. S. Trustees, responslbillts The trustees are responyble for preparing the Tru#ees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingilom Accountirbg Standard5 Iunited Kingdom Generallv Accepted Practice). The law applicable to charities in En8land and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and the incoming resources and applicarion of resources of the tharity for the period. In preparing these financial statements. the trustees are required io: l. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.. 2. Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 IFRS 1021 3. Make judgments and estimates that are ieasonable and prudert. 4. State whether applicable accounting stsndards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. and 5. Prepare the financial statements on the going corKern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keepifftg proper a¢¢ounring remrds whith dixlose with reasonable accuracy at any time the linantial posirion of the Distrirt and enables them io ensure that the financial statements comply with the law. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the District and hence tsking reasonable 5tep5 for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In addition to the above. the trustees are reskxinsible for ensuring the Health and Safety policy is implemented. Training in the responsibilities of trustees is offered to all trustees soon after their appointment. gned on behalf of the District Executive Committee bv: Revd A W Fyall Chair of District Mrs Michelle Gentle Trustee 2510612026
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Methodist Church Nottingham & Derby District Responsibilities and basls of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Methodist Church Nottingham & Derbv District for the year ended 31 August 2025 set out on pages 11 to 23. As the District's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the occounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respert of my examination of the Districvs accounts (arried out under section 145 of the Act and, in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Cornmission under section 145ISllbl of the Act. Independent Examlnerfs Ststement The Oistrict's gr05s incorne exceeded £250,(XM) and l am qualified to undertake the examinatron by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination vthich give me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act: or the accounts (k) not accord with the accounting records- or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts Set out in the Charities IAccounts and Report51 Regulation$ 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view. which is not a matter considered as part of an indeperKlent examination,. or the trustees. annual report is not consistent with the accounts. 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 accounts to be reached. I have not obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts. bank balances and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £IO,(MXI {ten thousand pounds) at the balante sheet date. Simon Bladen FCA Hawsons Chartered Accountants Peaga5us House 436a Glossop Road Sheffield 510 2QD 25/0612026 io
THE MÉTHODIST CHLIRCH NOTTINGHAM AND DERBY DISTRICT Statement ol nanCial Activits ISOFAI for the year efftded 31 August 2025 General Fund Iunrestrirtedl Distrirt Advance Fd {Unrestri(tedl Oeg8n4ted Fund5 (Unrestricted) Other Fund5 Irestrlctedl Total ZOZ5 Total 2024 Note In¢ome from Donations & Legacies Connexional Advance & Property Fund Income from Invesrments A$5e55ments on circuits From Circuil Model Trust Funds Contribution to the cost of the Chair Other Income Total Incorne & Endowments 1.620 67.266 63.371 124,924 302.995 47.866 96,328 704,370 198.422 36,019 198.422 65,798 141,500 349.807 7.056 141.50) 22.723 349.807 14.905 163.461 178.519 762,767 12,622 12,622 206,046 961,573 22,723 Expenditure on Grants & donations Salaries & Associated Costs Cost of the Chair Property Mainienance Office Expen5e5 Synods, Committees & Conlerences Other Outgoin85 Total Expenditure lis 188.748 501,523 19,109 520,747 188,748 278,908 183.024 47.866 S4.208 3,393 3,559 44,514 615,472 39.323 3.368 39,323 3,368 47.246 278.8(K) 1.248 S02.771 1,839 20.948 50.333 802,S19 Net Income before salns I Ilosses) Transfers Net Movements in funds 1115.3391 94.102 121.2371 259.996 195.2871 164.709 1.775 1177.3341 1175.5591 12.622 178,519 191,141 159.054 88,898 159.054 88,898 Reconciliation of Funds.. Total Funds brought lonNard Total Funds carri Forward S22.899 501.662 167.201 331.910 1.103.269 927,710 40.209 231.350 1.833.S78 1,992.632 1,744.680 1.833.578 12
THE MEfHODIST CHURCH NOThP46HAM AND DERBY DISTRICT alanct 510 a5 at 31 AU51 2025 IXh¥F¥ft Tath12024 mse3mIbr 425.(OJ 960.rxK) TDtsI FirtdAs%e¢s 42S.CO) 9FAI.(KK) CwrentAs¥ets prt4or>and Pit 1.931 417 4.050 Cntral FufxeOoard&TuSteesfor eihod¢tthurth fvrwses 614.9)3 391.283 231.35 L196.212 IX2.868 21 21.386 11.064 T1CMtA$•ts 81,162 710 231.3SO 1.322.6S6 IXB7.982 CthrrentLhtj CrèdrtOr5andAcCnl5ldUEwtrI 222.453 226.953 160.591 662 394.9Bi 392.710 23J,350 I,OYS,703 937,391 soi 3Y.981 927 710 23L350 2.055.703 1.897.391 63.071 63,071 )L661 331.910 927.710 231350 1.991$32 I3] S78 Iwdsollh•Olstvkt SOl.662 512.899 otrtA¢tFV J31JlO DE5 edfurd5 937.710 927.71D I.ID3.269 Resliitltdl 231.350 231.350 40.109 501 33LYID 927.710 1.992.632 L833.57B d thibhaKofthtrStri(t A&Aw of LYstriLI 24/06/2026 12
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOTTINGHAM ANO DERBY DISTRicr Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 Au8USt 2025 Z024 16 157.868 114.777 Cath Ilowsfrom i Inteiest receive 65,798 63.371 Net cash prDv4d investi acti 65,798 63,371 than8e cash and osh eqUalents kn th• reportknK pwiod 223.666 178.148 Cash and cash equivalEnts at the bewniwof the Tew)rting pety 1.093,932 915,784 Chary t•sh and tash tw41tts•f the end•lthe Veponiryped 17 1.317,598 JA)9J,932 13
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOTllNGHAM AND DERBY DISTRICT Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 l Accounting frarnework and accounting pokns The si1f1C3nt accouniing KK)licies applied in the preparation of the finanoal staternent5 are Set out below-. 18asts of Preparatlon The financial statements ha¥e been prepared in accordance with the Accounting and Reporting by Chariiies.. Staternent of Recommended Prartice applKable to chariti.es pparIng thwr accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic gt Ireland in October 2019. the financial reptsrlirtg standard applKable in the United Kingdorn and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. the CharitiAtt 2011 and UK Generalfv Accepted AcMunti Practice. These financial statements have been prepared on a going tontem basis under the historital tost COAvention modified to include ttrtain items ai market val. The accounts are expressed in £ Sierling. rounded to the nearest pound. il J1#¢Ment and key sour¢ts of Ktlm•tlon ty)certah The preparaiion of the financial staAl$ requires managerr*nt to make judgements. e5timate5 and as5umptiDnS that affett the amounts feported. Those estimate5 and judgements are continually reviewed and ale based on experience. research and judgement. induding expectaiions of ftsture events that are believed to be reasonable under the urcumstances. 511 Golry Conn After due consideration of relevant fattors. the trustees have a reasonable expertation that the charity has dequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly. thty continue to adopt the RoinR concern b3515 in preparinR the accounts_ 4 In¢ome reco4nftion Income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Acli¥ilies ISOFAI when the charity is legalty entitled to the income after any performance conditrons have been met. the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received. The District receives assessment5 from ils orcuits for the Methcd15t Churth Fund in the lorm of the connexional element of the circuit assessments. These amounts a noi induded In ihe financial statements because the District acted solely as agent for the Methodisi Church Fund. This Is reCOgned when a li3bility is incurred. or 3 constructive obligation arises. that results in ihe payment being unavoidable. Liakn'litie5 are retognised as soon as an outtbw of economK benefit is considered rnore like than not undet ihe legal or construcbve obligat committing the Oistrirt to pay out resources. vl Grant$ Grants are reco8nised annually only a5 and whtn any ptrformarfe conth"tions attsching to the award are met, even when the award Is lor a recurrent grant over more than one year. Erants awarded for paymeni tn future finarsci years art conditional on the Grants Committee being satisfied. on ihe baS of progress reports Irom the grantee. that the grant's achievements to date justifythe payment of further instalments of that grant. Such COTllFnitments are noted 35 contingent Iiabilitses and intluded wiilwn the ts'stritt Advan Fund w other relevant designated fund in these accounis. 14
THE MEfHOOIST CHURCH NOTnNGHAM ANO OERBY DISTRICT Motes to the J¢tounts for the year ended JI AuRust 2025 l Accountinz fvarnèwork and att¢)untir¥ pollties vil Financlal In5trWents The Distrirt ha5 only basic finanaal itruMentS whth are inithilty recorded ai cost wfil TanOble red assets Individual fixed assets costin8 El.CO)or rr4Jre are cawalised at cost. Taneible fixed assets a ststed at cosi of valuation less atcumulaied deprecSatl. Depreciation is provided on all tangible red assets. al rntes cakulated io wrtte off thecost o¥er its e¥peaed Useful life on a strai8ht line basis as folk)ws= Land- no depreciatic 8uildin85- 40 years depreciation Ix IMStMents The investments of the Nottingham & Clerby thstritt art held by the TreeS for MeihLMlist Church Purposes ITMCPI as eustodian trustees. M Penon ¢ontrlbutlons Most ordained presbVrS and deacons are members of the Methodist Mintslers. Pension Scheme IMMPSI. This Is a defined benefrt scheme. Mmihly employer pensKin contributK)ns a accounted for as expenditure in the SOFA ès they fall due. l¥yments to setve the defifiton thi5 5(heme are bjrne by the Methodist Connexion. Lay employees have the Opiion of InI The Peny¢msTrust Growth Plan. Thi5 15 a delined contribution scheme. Monthty employer pension contributTron5 are accounted for as expenditu In the SOFA as they lall due. 15
THE MEfHODIST CHURCH NOTnNGHAM AND DERBY DISTRICT Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 2 Income from Investments 2025 2024 InterÉst recwved General Fund 7.056 5.669 District Advance Fund 36.019 31.526 Oesienated Funds 22.723 26.176 65.798 63.371 3 Assessments The Di5t¥ict is rnade up of ihe followng arcuFts- rcuit No. Circuit Name fjrcuit No. Cir¢vit Name 22101 22102 22104 22106 22111 22112 Nottikvdham North East 22113 Nottirvdham 5th 22114 Notti8haM Trent V 22115 Derbv 22116 Ashboume 22123 National Forest East 22126 Bordèrs Mission Mid Dèrbyshire Grantham & VofB East Staffs & &)uth OÈrbyshirÈ Sherwood Forest Newark & SOhWell Amounts recelved on behalf of other organisations The District received £659.37212024.. E643.4541 from its circuiis for the Methodist Chur(h Fund in the form of the conneOnal element of the urcuit aS5es5ments. 16
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOThINGHAM AND DERBY DISTRICT Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 ALVSt 2025 4 Other Income 2025 2024 General Fund Rent31 Intome- Rivergreen Refund of Deacons cost5 Refund of grants Funds received for other beneficiaries Derby Circuit Other 13.187 12,035 35,888 5,616 2,181 19,912 10.477 86.109 1.718 14.905 Distrirt Advance Fund Action for Hope grant MAPJ Contributions 167.354 11.165 178,519 R•strfcted Fund Grant income - Artion on Poverty & Justice New place for New people 10.219 12.622 206.046 96.328 5 Grants and donatlon5 The district awarded the follown8 grants during the year: 2025 2024 General Fund 115 2.105 District Advance Fund 501,523 260.316 Designated Funds 19,109 16,487 Restricted 520.747 278.908 17
THE MEfHODIST CHURCH NOINGHAm AND DERBY DISTRICT Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 6 Salarfes and assoclated Costs 2025 2024 Salaiies.stipends and allowances Employer's National Insurance Contribution5 Ernployer'5 pension contributions Other 155.469 15.333 15.143 2,803 149.411 12,090 20,505 1.018 Total Stsff Costs 188.748 183.024 The a¥ero8e number of eM0vee5 duri the year was 712024= 51. No employees received employee benefits thèt totalled more than £60,1. 7 Cost ol Chair The senior management personnel ol the District is considered to be the Chair of District. The totsl c05t to the Di5trirt of providing taxable beneffts in kind and ihe thairfs manse lin which the Chair is required to Ilve in order to fullil hls dutiesl amounted 10 É67.23612024= £54.6091. The stipend. employer's NIC and employerfs pension contributions of the Chair of District are paid by the Methodist Connexion. 2025 2024 Stipend and allowan5 Ernployer's National Insurance Contributions Employer's pÈnsiort contributions Othèr 38.775 5,066 6.2Q4 36,300 3,754 7,812 50.045 47,866 The Chairfs manse is provided by the Nottinghèm & Oeth DFstrict and the District rnaintain5 the property. The c05t of maintaining the Chair's manse was E17.19112024- £6.743)- Thè Chair of District is thè solè paKI kèy management person bt bs supported by members Df the District Executive Committee. Paymènts toTrustees Thè Chair of the District undertakes the prlmary èxecutive role thin the Distritt. In addition Mrs Rosiè Fariow. who is the Facilities Manager and Mrs Michdle Gentle who is ihe District Administrator and Bookkeeper are paid employee of the Distrbct. No other member of the District PolKy Committee was in receipt of any payment for work undertaken on behalf of the "StrItt. Travel and out of pockèi expenses have been reimbursed to 11 trnStl totalling £9.86912024.. 6 trustees totalllng £1,134) 18
THE METHOOIST CHURCH NOThNGHAM AND DERBY OISTRicr Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 8 Other OulgoinES 2025 2024 G¢n¢ral Fund Travel & other expenses Mission Enabler & Evangelists costs District Chairman's cost5 Synod c05t5 IT Support &Computer costs Training & Retrea15 Safeguarding Professional Fees Leaving gift5 received now paid Sundry OutgDirbg5 Total General Outgoing5 12,371 3.559 942 3.937 945 9,005 9.384 7.470 12.242 5.1¢)J 8,7CQ 3,206 1,485 41.949 7,449 47,246 Disiri¢t Advant¢ Fund TMCP Charges 1,248 I,Z13 Desiwwted Funds TMCP Char8ÈS 1,839 1,352 Total Cost 50.333 44.514 Independent Éxarniner5 fee Fee5 payable to the Independent Examiner for the independent examination of the annual accounts is £5,1(Al 12024.. E6.6001. 19
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOThIN6HAM AND DERBY DISTRicr Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 Au8USt 2025 9 TanKible Flxed Assets Olher Property Tot•1 At valuation A5 at I September 2024 and 31 August 2025 535.LMKI 42S.000 960.iKIO Depre¢iation Charge lor the year Net 8ook Value 535.tMI 425.C#JO 960,( The properties wwe revalued durir* 2D21 and a based on professKxI valuatiOn5. 10 Debtors 20Z5 2024 General Fund Trade debtors Di¥tvi¢t Adwn¢e Fund Olher debtor De5i8ThOted Funds Other debtor 2.931 1.650 1.427 2,4LX) 5.058 450 11 Credltors 2025 2014 Amowits within l year General Fund Accrvo15 and deferred income Di5trkt advance Fw Grants payable 4.SCKI 222.453 154.591 226.953 160,591 Amount5 du• after TrwJr• than I y•ir Grant5 payable 63.071 63,813 63.071 63,813 The DisirKt Adnce Fund awards grants for rNssional admty property and Per1¢311¥ r¢¥ws the progress of ihe wofk for which the 8rant has been awarded. Follwry 5uth review. giant5caTr lje withdTawn or amended.
ThE METHODIST CHURCH NOTTINGIIAM ANO OER8Y IX5TRICT r4otes to the accounts for the year ended 31 2025 12 Tot Funds Arwht Forward Gain Carried 2025 EXPenlure Transfer liossesl Forward Unrestricted lunds General Fund 521WJ9 163.461 {Z78.8LKJI 94.102 501,662 Dlstrkt Adva¢ Fund 167,201 762,767 1502,7711 1952871 331,910 Desisnaled fund5 Manse fund 535.¢XQ 568269 535,(KJO 392.710 Mission fund 22.723 120.9481 1177.3341 1.103.269 22.723 120.9481 177.334 927,710 Restrlcted funds New place for New people Methodist Action on Poverty & Justice 12.622 19,122 33,709 11,165 167,354 178.519 44.874 167.354 231.350 Action for Hope 40.209 12.622 Totsl 1.833.578 961.573 {WJ2.5191 1.992,632 G•in Ilosstsl 2024 Fon¥ard In¢0 E¥pEnrfrtu Trahsf*r Fowward Unrestrirted I)d5 Gener•1 Fund 530.143 266,188 1336.1041 62.672 522.899 DlstrlrtAd¥anctFwxl 281.985 401,787 1261.5291 1255.0421 167.201 Desl8nated fund5 Manse fund S35.IMXI 367562 535.000 568.269 Mission fund 26.176 117.8391 192.370 902562 26.176 117.8391 192.370 1.103,269 Resirl¢ted Funds New Platt5 for New People Meihodist Action on Poverty & Justice 6,500 23.490 29.990 10.219 10.219 33,709 40,209 Total 1.744.680 704,370 1615.4721 1.833.578 21
THE METHODIST CHURCH NOTllNGHAM AND DERBY DISTRICT Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 12 Unrestrkned Funds Itontlnued) The fun(ts ihat support the Oistrict AdvarKe Fund and the Maroes are heKI byTMCP in Trustees Interest Funds on which interest is credited to the accountsea(h month. These are regarded as medium and k)tvd term Investments. TMCP 15 the leEal ownerand CUstodianTntee of all Meiho(list Modd Trust property. incluo4n8 Legacies. Endowment5 and Accurnulated Fuvd5. Trust property 15 heldfor arKf on behalf of kKal Managin¥Tru51ee5 who are re5poDsible lor the day to day management of tntst property. TMCP ensure ihaL thrwh pfoviding guidaft and atting ufidertheir dlre¢rion. the Mana8lwTrustees MplYW[1h thadty lawand Methothst law arKI kM)Ilcy asdeiermlned by the MetlK)dist Conference. 13 AnalysSs of net assets between fub)ds General Dlstrkt DÈsi8nated FuTrd5 Restrlrted FUrS Total Fund 2025 Fund Fixed a55ets Cash and evrrent Investments Othercurrent assetsllllabllitiesl Creditors more than one year 425.(KK) 80,462 13.&XII 535.C 391,283 1,427 960.0 231,350 1,317,598 1221,8951 163,0711 614.503 1219.S221 163.0711 otal $01.662 331.910 927.710 231.350 1,992.632 Dtstrfrt De5¥nrted Restrirted Funds Funds Tot•1 Fund Fund Fixed asset5 Cash and current inve5trnents Otherturient a55et511liaknlitiesl Credbtors Mts ihan one year 425.( 103.899 I6.()) 535.C 565,869 960.000 40.209 1.093.932 1156.54LI 163,8131 383.955 1152.9411 163.8131 Totsl 522,899 167.201 1.103.269 40,209 1,833,578
THE METHODIST CHURCH NorriNGHAM AND DERBY DISTRICT Note5 to the arw4mts forthe aended 31 Awl 202S 14 Related PartyTran5actknn5 All District trustee5 are members of Churthes and Qrcuits within the Oi5trKt and akn may be trustees in their Churth or Related partie5 indude the methL15t Connexion, Qr(urts and Churches wrthin the Dtstrirt. al other Methodisi entities. Other than amounts included within Trote 3. there were no related party tian5artions during the year12024.. £nill. IS Lease Commitsents There were no lease commitments at the year end12024.. £nill 16 ReconcIlla0 ol net kn¢ome to Cash from Jper•t*artl 2025 2024 N•t Incom• 159.054 88,898 Adjustments for: Interest received Ilncreasel in debtor5 Increast In ¢reditofs 165.7981 11.0081 65.620 163,3711 15,717 73,533 Net flow from operathy acU¥ities 157.868 114.777 17 Ana Is ofc•sh and ush e9¥tethts Z025 2024 Cash al bank and in hand CF8 and TMCP deplts 21.386 1.296.212 11.064 I.2.868 Tot•1 Cash and Cash e ulvalents 1.317,598 1,093,932 23