CIRCUIT RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS NEWARK AND SOUTHWELL METhODIST Circuit FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2025 NOThINGHAM AND DERBY Dlstrict Circuit no 22126 Registered Charity- Chaty Registration number 1134276 If not a registered chaiity Hts Majesty's Revenue and Customs Gift Aid numbpr (The HMRC number is equivalent to a registered charity number in temis of eviden of charitsble stalug and may be used to give to donors or grant funder5 wishing to see evidence of the organisation's charitabie status. Methcmjisl charities in England and Wates that are not registered chatities are excepted from registration under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.2421 Ministers. Lppointed 1 Se .J)tember 2025J_ Rev Peter Hibberts Circuit Stewards". Mr Stephen Dando Mr Andrew Trowbrid Miss Jan Wri ht Treasurer. Mr Andréw Trowbrid
NEWARK AND SOUTHWELL METHODIST CIRCUIT YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 INDEX Pages Trustees Annual Report Receipts and payments account statement of assets and liabilibes Notes to the accounts 8-12 Declaration and Independent Examinerfs report 13-14
NEWARK AND SOUTHWELL METHODIST CIRCUIT YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT The trustees of the Newark and Southwell Methodist Circurt present their report for the year ended 31 August 2025. Introduction The Newark and Southwell Methodist Circurt covers Newark. Southwell, Collingharn and surrounding villages. The circurt comprises 9 Methodist churches and provides staff support and leadership. As Methodists, we seek to enact the calling of the Methodist church as, through worship, we seek to increase awareness of God's Presen and to celebrate God'5 love. We share together to help people to grow and leam as Christians through mutual support and care as we strive to be good neighbours to people in need and to challenge injustice and we witness eagerly io make more followers of Jesus Christ. Review of the year Following the adoption of the Circuit Mission Ststement in September 2023 '1n God's strength. as a family of churches in Newark and Southwell, our circuit encourages, excrtes and enables people to deepen their faith in Christ, to offer it to all and to work with communities for transfomiation. and developing strategies covering eight areas of development the following have been rolled out in in the past twefve months". A Worship and Preaching Academy has been fomied and as a result the Worship Leaders and Local Preachers, Meetings have become more relevant and dynamic. Local Lay Pastors have stsrted new groups and have sought ways of building connections with the communty induding a safe meeting place for rebJg* mothers and their families. The Circuit has agreed to invest time, finan arKI prayer to enable one of the tsvo presbyters to engage in PiorFeer Ministry from January 2026 after which fifty percent of his time will be spent exploring aThd introducing new ways of being church and encouraging those on the margins. Memory Worship, a short serviTr designed to engage carers and those experiencing mernory problems has been taken monthly to a local residenlial home for the elderly. Several Kintsugi courses have been well supported looking at a range of issues such as mental heatth. finance and relationships. thus consbdering corrtemporary issues within a broad Chrislian framework. One church has its premises up for sale and is heavily invested in seeking a new way forward to honour its purpose statement. which includes a strong leaning towards inclusiwty. All of the above are in addition to the ongoing activ"e$ reported previously such as prayer walks. seeker courses, Open the Book. Alpha Courses, school work at the Anglican- Methodist schools, Messy Church. pastoral care, Wami Welcome Spa$, regular village social gatherings and the like. Financial The circuit income is primarity drawn from the assessments paid by the constituent churches.
During ihe year the unrestricted fvnds of the circuit increased by £265,861. The sales of Elston Methodisl Church and the manse at Balderton realised a net sum of £328,110. Against this there have been addf(ional costs including: Finar7Gial support for a church to carry OLrt essential repairs. Financial support to assist churches in meeting their assessmer The employment of local lay pastors to work in the Circuit which was funded partly by the circuit and partly by a grant of £15,023 from the District. The unrestricted Model Trust Fund of the circuit indudes £141,032 'ng the amount left from the sale of the premises of Hawtonville Methodist Church and, by a decision of Circurt Meeting, this sum is designated for the acquisitson of new premises for Hope Community Methodist Church. The circuit and ts churches continue to fa financial thallenges but remain commrtted to a strategy for growth. Trustees annual report on finance and governance Legal framework Name of the charity.. Newark and Southwell Methodist cirClt Charity registration numbeT- 1134276 Main communication address- Circuit Administrator clo Hope Community Methodist Church, Bamby Gate, Newatk, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1 PX Trustees: the members of the Newark and Southwell Melhodi5t Circurt Meeting are the charrties trustees, membership being made up of circuit Offi holders, ministers and representatives appointed by the local churches. A fvll list of the membership is shown below.. List of Trustees who served in the year to 30 September 2025 Ministers in the Active Wo." 17. Rachel Dalby Revd Dave Bonny 18. Melanie Ward (Superintendent and Chair of the meeting) 19. Cathy Bates Revd Peter Hibberts 20. Sue Watson 21. Dave Watson 22. lan Mathews 23. Jonathan Pep 24. Mel Watson 25. Lyn Blundy 26. Carol Strowger 27. Jackie Yeomans 28. Owen Yeomans 29. Ray Atkinson 30. Colin Jackson 31. Ted Gascoyne 32. Kathryn Wood 33. Rosalyn Beasley Jani Watters 35. John Walters 36. David Swift 37. Eddie Adams 38. Jean Dando 39. Liz Boneham 40. Jenny Everett 41. Kate Pike 42. Geoff Ayers Local preacher Local preacher Local Lay Pastors Tracey West Duncan Smith Rosalind Smith Circuit Stewards." Stephen Dando (Senior) Andfew Trowbridge (Finan) Jan Wright Circuit Meeting Secretary Nick Fairfax Other trustees 10. Jennrfer Wnnington 11. Revd Barrie Morley 12. Rev Peter Bates 13. Jan Swinney 14. Jenny Hardy 15. Carolyn Suter 16. Ruby Beech Safeguarding Church & Society MWIB Se(xetary World Church Local preacher
- Anne Lyne Lesley Kulmbacher
- Lucy Silver R¢)semary Fletcher Trustees who have retired, or otherwise ceased to be trustees, since 1 October 2025. Rev Dave Bonny Mel Watson Owen Yeomans Jackie Yeomans Eddie Adams Jonathan Pepper Jean Dando People who have been appointed as trustees since 31 August 2025 Rev Dr Langley MackrelkHey (Supetintendent and Chair of the Mting> Independent Examiner The independent examiner for year ended 31st August 2025 is Mr Robert Evans BA FCA. Banking arrangements The Circuit banker during the year was CAF (Charities Aid Foundation). The Circuit also has deposits with Central Finan Board of the Methodist Church and Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes. Aims and objectives The charity's objectives are to act as a resource provider within the area around Newark and Southwell and Eastern Nottinghamshire general for the Methodist Church. The purposes of the Methodist Church are. and have deeined to have been since the date of union, the advancement of.. a) The Christtan faith in accordance with the d(KtrFnal stsndards and discipline of the Methodist Church b) Any charitable purpose for the time being of the connexion. district, circuit. local church or c) Other organizations of the Methodist Church d) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or e) ancillary to the Methodist Church fj Any purpose for the time being of the charity beirvJ a charity substdiary or ancillary to g) the Methodist church This is achieved through the following= The resourcing of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and non- members alike The teaching of Christs"anty through semions. courses, small groups and other events The resourcing of pastoral work induding visiting the sick and bereaved Taking acts of collective worship in local schools Promotion of Christianty through staging of events and ServIS Public benefit We confirm the trustees have regard to the charty commrssioners. guidance on public benefit. Structure governance and management The goveming documents for the circuit are the Deed of Union (1932) and the Methodist Church Act (1976}. Detailed g0Veman arrangements are outlined within the Constitutional Practi and Discipline of the Methodist Church (CPD} by order of the annual conference. Day to day management of circuil is undertaken by the Circuit Leadership Team, the Circuit Meeting and the Local Preacher5 Meeting. Trustee training iv.
A range of guidance is produced by the Methodist connexion to support the effective running of the circuit specrfically the leafiet the role of the trustee in the Methodist Church which is available to all new circuit meeting members as part of their induction as trustees. Related parties The circuit is part of the Nottingham and Derby District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference. The circuit consists of the following churches.. Balderton, Charles Street. Collingham. Hope Communty. Long BenniThJton, North End. North Muskham, Southwell and SuttoTron-Trent Risk management Major risks are identified by the circuit leadership team who take professional advice where necessary. Income and expenditure are reviewed regularty at circurt leadership meetings and circuit meetings where annual budgets are agreed and a review of activities undertaken. ReseNes policy The policy of the circuit is lo hold at least 6 months of average annual expenditure in reserves. At 31 August 2025 the uncommitted circutt reserves were in excess of this due to the reTrt sale of a chapel and a manse. The money generated from the sale of the Balderton manse is being used to partly fund thr local lay pastors. The Circuit tnjstees believe thal overall there are sufficient funds to secure the short to mid term abilty to meet the liabilities of the Circuit. The long term financial viabilty of the circuil is less clear. In the circumstanTrs the Circutt trustees further believe that. given the current general economic outlook and Ihe additional challenges that may give to churche51o meet their assessments, the funds that the Circuit holds in reserves is not excessive. The Circuit continues to employ 3 Local Lay Pastors and the cost is being met by a grant from the Methodist District Advan Fund and the proceeds from the sale of the manse at 8alderton. That funding is due lo expire at the end of 2026 and applications have been submitted for grants to allow the employments to continue. Safeguarding Every person has a value and dignty which comes diredty from the creation of male and female in God's own image and likeness. Chrisb'ans see this potential as fulfilled by God's re-creation of us in Chrisl. Among other thiws this implies a duty to value all people as beating the image of God and therefore to protect them from hami. Methodist Connexional practice outlines commitm* to the followng princÉples". a} The care and nurture and respectful ministy wÉth all children and young people and adutts. b) The safeguarding and protection of all thildren and young people and adults when they are vulnerable. c) Establishing of safe caring communits.es which wovide a loving environment where there is infomed vigilance as to the dangers of abuse. d) We will carefully selecl and train all those wrth any respOnbIlty within the church in love with safer recruitment pr5nciples including the use of Criminal ordS disdosures and registration with the relevant vetting and barring schemes. e) We will respond without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have bn harmed by c(>operating wrth the police and local authority in any investigation. fj We will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse developing with them an appropriate ministy of infomed pastoral care. g) We will seek to challenge any abuse of power especially by anyone in a position of trust. h) We will seek to offer pastoral care and support including supervision and refer to the proper authorities any member of our church communty known to have offended against a child or young person or vulnerable adutt.
In all these principles will follow legislation guidance and recognised good practice. The Newark and Soutthvell Circurt commits itsetf to ensuring the implementation of Connexional Safeguarding Policy" govemment legislation, guidan and safe practi in the circuit and in the churches. The Newark and Soutlmell Circuit commits itself to a vision of support advi and training for lay and ordained people Ihat ensures people are clear and confident about their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding and promots'ng the welfare of chiklren and adults who may be vulnerable. Future developments The next five years continue to be shaped by the further implementation of the Circuit Strategy. building on the areas whith have already commenc&J and taking further steps in the areas which are still to be devdoped- P8rmitting one of the circuiys two presbyters to pursue a pioneering role. Connecling with District and Connexional stated aims. grants are being sought to enhance the pioneering work we have committed to and to allow our three Local Lay Pastors, contracts to be extended beyond December 2026 so that we may continue to be a growing, inclusive, evangelistic and justic&seeking presence in OLEr communities. Following the appointment of a new Superintendent in September 2025 there will be a refocusing of communication strategies. This report was approved by the Circurt Meeting of Newark and Southwell Methodist Circurt on 4 March 2026 and is signed on behalf of the trustees by.. Rev Dr Langley MackrelkHey Chair of the meeting
NEWARK AND SOUTHWELL METHODIST ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUgt 2025 Circult Circuit restricted Model TTr Rethcted Totals thi5 Ftsnd5 Fund Funds yaar fotsb last year SECTION A RECEIPTS Note Assessmenvshare 164.876 164,876 466.850 161,671 a3 ital recei Bank and CFB interest and Investment income 243.232 223,618 272,301 732 9,176 9,908 15,023 1,440 12,210 9,744 15,000 470,926 a5 Giants 15,023 Othèr Teceipts TOTAL RECEIPTS 1.440 a7 234.234 15,023 658,097 la81 SECTION B b1 b2 PAYMENTS Sb'pends, sataries. NIC, PensM)n and travel costs 138.420 15.023 153.443 121,951 b3 Manse Costs 18.328 18.328 22,444 Acsministration etc 4.3 6.852 b5 District Assessment 46.228 Grants & donations Other worshi costs 2,000 5,390 163,332 b7 13,500 4,799 127.477 10 b8 other payments TOTAL PAYMENTS 81,268 82.064 b9 295,149 81064 15.063 392.276 {b91 343,251 SECTION C NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENfs FOR THE YEAR a7-b9 113.691 151170 265,821 127,675 Total fund5 brou ht forvrard from last ear 62.585 ITT.244 754 240,583 c61 112,908 Sub total c1+c2 176,276 329A14 714 506,404 240,583 Transfers and ad"ustrnents c7 TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR {c3+e41 176,276 329,414 714 506,404 Ic81 240,583 Ic61 SECTION D FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTER14AL ORGANISATIONS - Notè 15 these amounts should not be included in total recei paymeFts above) Balance brou ht lowar(f from last ear d1 d2 Offerin sIGtfts - received for external or nisab.ons OfferingslGrfts- passed to exlernal organisations BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID d14d2-d3 3.175 2,950 2,950 d3 3,175
Clrcuit YOFCR NTS AD11T urt SECTKJN E PlèasèftheGuktsn¢ Noles tO¢Om this Summary oflhe acuunts lorthe yeareth 31 Au9uSI 2Q24 Iniern rew¥bng lothe Cirojit k4eekng. Nolethatthe funos ofan Itrtetnal OFganisatsLKw0u Fwymaw be Resbicl&Y fvnds unle55 rt Ihlhey be for ileltjodtsl wwe. This must coME 1¢ arllveat gtD55 and trgroSsKW ex(Eed$ the Arn thth0& 01£250.000. then the Acc¥ua Nethod ofaccounbyAND A OIFFERErir FOSN j5t usea to (see Aease refer tolhe gUanC notes regaiditu tr¥5feT5 L1¢en tlE aThJ (>yEn organ. 14TERNAL bn¢e5 Sub lot& of In1# Clrcult •¢Counts Itoials broughtfowrd from page 2-tutsls colunM} 6M,497 392370 265,821 Ic71 240,583 506,404 ELD BYCNtcurr 65B.ty97 J92.276 265,821 240.583 506.4D4 on a septr TOTREcEIPTs TOT PAYIIENTS SECTk)N F EWT OPENWG BALANCES CViCUIT.CA5H FUNDS HELD at31 1025 CLOSING BANcEs Ca¥h hi hano 8ank D r4 Fknano Boatd 60.759 228,024 428,178 SUB TOT 240,583 Ic61 50&404 Totaldtte5S Int8m0Sitre tOtsLskn¥ei ie121 12 TOTALCL%H FIINOS HELD BY CIICINT 240,583 5D6,4Q4 SECTK)N G At OTHER ASSETSana LlouTES 2D24 st2QS Investrnenls de En(kAyments Land and B SeE ¥e 1.034.978 OLherA$5ets LDan 14 Ftsms hek1 the ceTrFI fS%)thde CFB FundSh8 al Trt&eESforMets)dts¢thrth Pthp)s¢s gl hdE othermve5tmenis Inottheca5h thwtollMCP
NEWARK AND SOUTHWELL METHODIST CIRcurr YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 NOTES TO THE AccouTrirs Basis of accounting The method ol a¢Unting used is rp1S and paniS. Rewpts and payments ale statements that summarise the movement of (xsh into aTrJ out of the charrty during the financial year, the one exception being that assessment payment5 by chUr¢JS in August 2025 totalling £11,533, whith relate to the 2025126 year. have been carried foFward to that year. Cash indudes cash equiwalents, fot example bth( accounts. deposits wrth CFB and depostrs with TMCP. 2025 2024 Assessments received Balderton Chades Street Colingham Hope Communty Long Bennington North End North Muskham Southwdl Sutton-on-Trenl 19.440 32,616 21,500 31.226 6.081 8.883 4,31)0 32.626 8.204 164.876 17,440 31.116 18,964 39,249 5.681 8.225 26.576 6.780 161.671 The assessment recesved from Hope Communty Churth in the year to 31 August 2024 irKgudes £14.023 relating to prewous years. Capitsl receipts Designated Fund Sale proceeds of Bakjerton manse designated to fijnd Local Lay Pasto 243,232 Model Trust Fund Sale pr£edS of Elston Chapel Sale proceed5 of Hawtonville Chapel 223.618 272,301 272.301 223.618 466.850 272.301 Grants Restrict Noth"ngharn and Derby Methodist Di$1¥4Ct for Local Lay Pastors 15.023 9.744 Other Trceipts Model Trust Fund Fèes ieimbur5ed Donation to Pension Reserve Fund rÈfyred
NEWARK AND SOUTHWELL METHODIST CIRCUIT YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {continued} 2025 21Y24 stipends. salaries NIC. pension conts. and other payroll ex5¢$ Presbytors Stipends Employerfs NIC Employerfs pensÈon contribulions Presbyters, travel ¢osls Tetephone aFxS broadba other expenses Removal costs 6SS56 61.372 5.959 15.624 3.840 912 235 12A08 4A56 7,380 98,492 87.942 Local Lay Pastors Salaries EmployeT'S NIC EmploPs pension contritrArtions Telephone Travel costs CouFse fees ad sundTies 44.330 3.208 28,6) 1.436 1,033 150 1,075 1.715 34.009 194 2ASS 54,951 Total 153A43 121.951 Restricted Unie5tricied 15.023 138,420 9,744 112,207 121,951 153,443 Manse Costs Counctl tax Water Insurance Repairs and maintenare 5.466 1.531 2,029 13,299 10.103 f 8,328 Administration Unrestrictsd Funds Salary Copiei Rent of circajit office (2 years} Office telephone and broadband Printing. postage and ststionery Equipment Payrom bureau tharge5 3.047 140 1,760 839 594 4,903 6,852 Restri¢ted Fund. LWPT sec exps 6,852
NEWARK AND SOUTHWELL METHODIST CIRCUIT YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Icontinugd) 2025 2024 Grants and donations North End- ioof repairs Chartes St- Warm Spa Southwdl- repla¢ement of lsft Southwell- famity Worker 2.(100 2.000 13.51KI 10 Other wornhip costs SupemumerarEs pièathing fees and travel costs INot5hip and resources 4,237 1.153 5,390 1.253 4,799 11 Other payments Generdl Fund QuinqL¢ennial Inspon I$ Apprentice levy Bank tharges TMCP adminislraiK)n charge Miscellaneous Elslon Chapd costs Expenses of pfopety sold {net} Paid for Collingham- refvnded 223r24 S,$80 599 2,520 513 62 228 251 3,218 602 -286 7.108 328 7.975 Designatpd Fund Connexional Priorty Fund le on: sae of Bakjerton manse 73.293 Total unrestrithd tund$ 81.268 7,108 Model Trust Fund TMCP levy TMCP administia1 charge Hope expenses less interest receNed Connexion31 Priority Fund levy on: sale of @ston cha sale of Hawtonvilte cha1 Due to Circurt from sale proceeds of Hawtonvi1 ch¥ 2.1 72 185 14.260 514 59 65.447 84.920 34.876 120.369 127.477 82.064 163.332 io
NEWARK AND SOUTHWELL MEfHODIST CIRcurr YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 NOTES TO THE AccouKfs (continued) 12 Money received for and paid lo external organi&*ions Methodist Chur¢h World Mission FurMI induding JMA Methodist Women Trn Britain LWPT Support ol Prèsbylers and Deacons Methodist Training Furhd MethodFSt Mnisters Housing S MethodFst Property Fund 1.841 220 55 310 60 260 429 1.635 211) 55 195 205 600 2,950 3.17S 13 Fund movements Op•nlng Receipts Paymènts Trdnsfers balance Closing balance Unrestri¢ted funds General Fund tksignated Funds Local lay pastors 62.585 1&5,608 181,928 24.266 70.531 243.232 62.585 408.840 113,221 295,149 -24,266 105.745 176,276 Unrestricted Iljodel Trust Fund 171.244 234.234 82.1 329.414 Restrl¢ted Fund5 LWPT Local lay pastors 754 714 15,023 15,023 15.023 15.3 754 714 Total Funds 240,583 658.097 3Y2.276 506,404 14 Analysls of fvnds betwegn bank ac¢?unts unstrICted Funds Restricted Funds To1al General Designated Modèl Tst Char¥ti'es Aid Foundation Central Finance Boaid TMCP- Model Trust TMCP- HoAand Ibequests) 16.753 164 714 17,467 60,759 413.655 14,523 60.595 45,150 14.523 31.440 105.745 368.5 714 506.404
NEWARK AND SOUTHWELL METHODIST CIRCUIT YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 NOTES TO THE AcCOUs Iconlinued 2.025 2024 15 Commiljnents The following grants. supwt payments and loans had been approved at Cirajit Meets'ng but had not been expended at the balare sheet date. Hope Communty Chu¥ch- net proceeds from sale of Hawtonville chapel plus interest received SoLrthwell family worker 141,032 15.000 155,292 156,032 160,292 12
Name of Circuit - Newark and Southwell Methodist Circuit - No 22126 Declarations and Scrutiny I confirm that these ReiptS and Payments based accounts for the year to 31 August 2025 have been prepared from the records of the Circuit and that they incEude all funds under the control of the Circuit meeting. Signature of treasurer .... 4 March 2026 Name and address of treasurer- Andrew Trowbridge FCA 58 Bullpit Road, Balderton, Newark. Nottinghamshire, NG24 3LY Presentation to the Circuit meotlng I confirm that the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025, Set OLrt on pages 6 to 11, were presented to the CircJJit meeting held on 4 March 2026 Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair of the meeting - Rev Dr Langley Mackrell Hey Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Newark and Southwell Methodist Circuit Charity Number 1134276 Responsibilities and basis of report I report to the trustees on my examinab.on of the account5 of the Newark and Southwell Methodist Circuit for the year ended 31 August 2025 set out on pages 6 to 11. As the Circuit's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance the requirements of the Charthes Act 20111'the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Circuit's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and, in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applitsble Directions given by the Chartty Commission under section 145(5)(b} of the Act. 13
Name of Circuit- Newark and SoLthwell Methodist Circutt- No 22126 Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed belovf) which give me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concems 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 vertfication of all investments 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 £10,lJ)O {ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date. Signature of independent examiner Name of independent examiner- Robert va Relevant professional qualtfication of inde endent examiner- Chartered Accountant. Name of firm (where appropriate) - NIA Address - 4 Home Farm, Corkhill Lane, Nomianton. SoLrthwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 OPR Date 20 February 2026 14