Northampton District Hinckley Circuit                          23/11 www.hinckleymethodistcircuit.org.uk 


## TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CIRCUIT MEETING 

## of 

## 12[th] October 2023 

## held at Hinckley Methodist Church 



## Contents 

Statutory Details…………………………………………………………. page 3 Structure, Governance and Management…………………… page 5 Objectives and Activities…………………………………………….. page 7 Achievements and Performance: Senior Circuit Stewards report …….……………………..………. page 9 Local Preachers Report ………………….……………..…….…….. page 10 Children and Families Ministry Report …….….………….…… page 11 Youthwork Report ………………………….……………………….….. page 14 Safeguarding report ……………..…….………………………………. page 16 Manse report ……………………………………………………………… page 17 EDI Report …………………….………….………………………………… page 18 Financial Review …………………………………………………………. Page 19 Circuit Reserves Policy ………………………………………….…….. page 20 

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## TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 

1[st ] September 2022 to 31[st] August 2023 

## Statutory Details: 

Charity name: Hinckley Methodist Circuit 

Registered Charity Number: 1134382 

Registered Address: Circuit Office Earl Shilton Methodist Church Wood Street Earl Shilton LE9 7ND 

Charity Trustees who manage the charity: 


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Rev Dr Timothy Woolley Superintendent Minister<br>Rev David Haseldine  Minister<br>Rev Patricia Mukorombindo Minister<br>Mrs Sheila Grice Senior Circuit Steward (Sept – Feb)<br>Local Lay Pastor (March – Aug)_<br>Mr William Taylor  Senior Circuit Steward (March – Aug)<br>Steward responsible for Finance<br>Mr Arthur Bennett  Circuit Steward<br>Mr Neville Spark Circuit Steward<br>Mrs Rachel Cobb Circuit Steward<br>Mr Michael Holt Circuit Steward, Manse Steward<br>Mr Adrian Stone Circuit Steward<br>Mrs Judith Cooke  Local Lay Pastor<br>Mrs Anne Haddon Local Lay Pastor<br>Mr Colin Haddon  Local Lay Pastor<br>Way Ahead Champion<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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**Appointing body** : Circuit Meeting 

**The Charity Trustees** are the Members of the Circuit Meeting, comprising the following officers and elected members, when such persons are members of the Methodist Church of Great Britain: Ministers Local Pastors Supernumerary Ministers Persons Authorised to serve the Circuit Circuit Stewards Circuit Treasurer Secretary to the Meeting Local Preachers Meeting Secretary Circuit Missions Secretary Safeguarding Officer Circuit Property Secretary / Manse Secretary Lay Workers Representative Additional Members: In addition to the Treasurer and a Steward, further representatives elected by each church council in numbers specified by the Circuit Meeting, currently Membership under 50 2 further representatives Membership 51 – 100 3 further representatives Membership over 100 4 further representatives Ministers and Circuit Officers are appointed by the Circuit Meeting. Details of current trustees can be found in our charity details on the Charities Commission website 

Property Trustees: Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes Central Buildings Oldham Street Manchester M1 1JQ 

Bankers: Co-operative Bank PLC, Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church 

Independent Examiner: Mr David Briscoe, AIMS Accountancy 

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## Structure, Governance and Management 

**The Hinckley Methodist Circuit** is part of the Methodist Church of Great Britain and as such is governed by the Constitutional Practice and Discipline (known as CPD) of the Methodist Church of Great Britain. 

**The Hinckley Circuit** oversees and supports the work and mission of nine Methodist Churches in the following localities: Barwell, Burbage, Earl Shilton, Higham, Hinckley, Newbold Verdon, Sapcote, Sharnford, Stapleton, Stoke Golding, Stoney Stanton. Sharnford Methodist Church ceased to be a Society in February 2023, with members now attending Sapcote Methodist Church or St. Helens, Sharnford. 


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**The Northampton Methodist District** oversees and supports the work and mission of the Circuit. 

**The Circuit is staffed** by two full time and one part time presbyters, who are aided by four Local Lay Pastors, and ten active Local Preachers. 

During the year, the Circuit has employed lay workers in two administrative and two missional posts. 

Administrator (part time) Finance Officer (part-time, appointed July 2023) Youth and Communities Work Team Leader (full time) Children and Families Community Worker (part time) 

In May 2023 the Circuit employed a Manager and Assistant Manager for the CAMEO café in Stoke Golding Church. 

Ministers are supported by the Circuit Stewards and Lay Workers by a Line Manager or Support Group 

The Circuit Meeting takes place twice yearly in September and March, plus any extraordinary meeting if required. Day to day management of the Circuit is undertaken on behalf of the Circuit Meeting by the Circuit Leadership Team meeting approximately 6 times a year, comprising: 

Superintendent Minister (Chair) Ministers Circuit Stewards Local Lay Pastors Youth and Communities Work Team Leader Children and Families Community Worker Way Ahead Champion Circuit Administrator (minute taker) 

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## Objectives and Activities 

The Mission Statement of the Hinckley Methodist Circuit (2015) is as follows: 

## **HINCKLEY METHODIST CIRCUIT – MISSION POLICY** 

We are called as Methodists to be a people who express and experience their interconnection in the Body of Christ, for purposes of mission, mutual encouragement and help (Standing Order 500), to share “scriptural holiness” and the radical life-transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

## **The vision of the Hinckley Methodist Circuit is ‘To make and grow disciples of Jesus Christ’** 

everything which we aspire to do needs to have this vision as the goal. 

## **We will strive to be** : 

A mission focused church outward and forward facing. Actively and positively involved in the life of the community. Encouraging a wide use of our premises Having a sense of Circuit and shared mission. 

Encouraging ecumenical links and a sharing of resources. 

## **OUR PRIORITIES CONTINUE TO BE** 

## WORSHIP 

A sufficient number of suitable premises to enable people across the circuit to worship in a variety of styles 

LEARNING 

To encourage opportunities for learning and to grow in discipleship 

CARING & SERVICE 

To develop resources to care for church members and the wider community. EVANGELISM 

To equip and empower people to live lives where the love of Jesus shines through. 

We will continue to develop our Mission Document (February 2015) and to encourage our various congregations to discuss and take action on the “Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations” (Robert Schnase). 

Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charities Commission on public benefit 

In order to achieve the principal objective above, the Circuit provides a variety of activities both to its membership and to the community generally. Central to the work and witness of the Circuit is the provision of regular public services of Christian worship. These services usually take place each Sunday. There are also occasional services midweek. Examples are carol services, prayer breakfasts and café worship. The churches seek to be a friendly and welcoming community and anybody is free to attend these services. 

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Some churches provide a full programme of children’s and family-based activities during services, and to the wider community through Messy Church and Holiday Clubs. Four churches in the Circuit are home to Scout and/or Guide groups. Our missional workers are active on Social Media and through a number of local initiatives including Community Choir, Baby Basics, refugee support, school assemblies and youth support groups in schools and the community. 

The Circuit places an emphasis on youth work in the towns and villages served by our churches, employing a full time Youth and Communities Worker to plan and oversee youth work and outreach work amongst young people in the community. The Youth Team comprising a full time employed Youth and Communities Work Team Leader and volunteers works closely with local schools, Barwell and Earl Shilton Street Pastors, and the Northampton Methodist District. 


Youth work includes information and advice to young people on issues such as drug and alcohol dependency, partnering with local schools and other local support agencies. 

Eight churches provide opportunities during the week for local residents to meet and socialise via coffee mornings, mens breakfast, craft groups, lunch clubs etc. Those churches with hall facilities provide a venue for a wide variety of community groups, with four churches in the Circuit providing accommodation for playgroups during term times. A number of our smaller village churches have held Flower Festivals and Harvest Festivals open to visitors. Stoke Golding Methodist Church opened the CAMEO Café in May 2023 which provides a much needed meeting place and community hub for the residents of Stoke Golding and the surrounding area. 

The circuit acknowledges the invaluable contribution of its many volunteers to its work and mission. 


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## Achievements and performance Individual Reports 

## _**SENIOR CIRCUIT STEWARD’S REPORT**_ 

The last six months have seen many changes for our Circuit.  At the end of July we said goodbye to Reverends Tim and Dave and families at a joint farewell service in Burbage, and a month later we welcomed Reverend Andrew and his 


family at a Circuit service in Barwell.  Both events were well a�ended and an opportunity for the Circuit to come together and give thanks to God, as we reflected on how He has guided us in recent years and look forward to His provision for the road ahead. 

Chris Newlyn, our Youth & Communi�es Leader, has responded to God’s call in his life 

to enter a Youth Custody role in the Prison & Proba�on service, reloca�ng at the end of September.  We will miss Chris greatly and are hugely apprecia�ve of his �me spent in the Circuit, with everything that he has helped us to achieve over the years, but know that his gi�s of encouragement, innova�on, compassion and energy will stand him in good stead for his very worthy calling.  We wish him all the best and know that our loss will be the Proba�on service’s gain. 

At our mee�ng last Autumn a proposal was made for the Circuit to employ a part �me Financial Officer, to have responsibility for the Circuit’s bookkeeping and accounts, giving Chris Bacon more �me to devote to administra�ve support. Our prayers have been answered, and in June Lucy Lowe was appointed to the role, working in the Circuit office on Wednesday mornings.  We thank Lucy for taking on this important job and support her as a member of the hard-working office team. 


We are also pleased to welcome Rosemary Bradburn to the Circuit Steward’s team, replacing me as I stand down.  Adrian Stone is officially taking over as Senior Circuit Steward, although I fully acknowledge that he has already been carrying out many of the tasks involved in this role.  I am immensely grateful to him and the Circuit Leadership Team as a whole for the way in which they have 

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rallied round to support me at a challenging �me due to a family health issue, bearing the weight of added responsibility to help me at this �me.  I must also offer thanks to Adrian for agreeing to take on the Circuit budget going forward – this is a challenging but important part of the running of our Circuit, and I know that he will be more than up to the task! 

There have been many reasons to rejoice in recent months. The CAMEO Café at Stoke Golding is providing a friendly space for people to meet, and the exci�ng hall refurbishment project at Earl Shilton has now begun.  Churches are con�nuing to consider the Way Ahead and reaching out to their communi�es in a variety of ways.  Seeds are being sown, and I believe that we are already seeing fruit.  Ini�a�ves such as the Community Choir and Puppet Ministry are bringing people together who may not normally enter a church building.  There are challenges – there are always challenges – but these can be the way in which God moves us forward. 

I would like to extend my hear�elt thanks to the Circuit for your con�nuing support and prayers for me and my family.  It has been a privilege to serve as Circuit Steward and I look forward to seeing what God has in store for our Circuit in the years ahead. 

6[th] September 2023 

## _**Will Taylor Senior Circuit Steward**_ 

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## _**LOCAL PREACHERS REPORT**_ 

## **Circuit Tutor** 

Dr. Miriam Gill and Reverend Kathryn Cook from the Leicester Trinity circuit have been appointed as joint Local Preaching Tutors for the Hinckley circuit.  They have taken on the role now that the previous circuit tutor, Rev. Dave Haseldine, has left the circuit.  We give thanks to Rev. Dave for the immense amount of work he undertook as circuit tutor.  Dr. Gill and Rev. Cook will tutor Jennifer Baker, who is On Trial.  It has not yet been decided whether Karen Berry, who is On Note, will join the District Tutor Group or be tutored by Dr. Gill and Rev. Cook. 

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## **The Plan** 

Our thanks to Colin Haddon who puts together the Circuit Preaching Plan for each quarter.  During the July to September quarter supernumerary minister Rev Stephen Hoggar filled six appointments on the plan.  His contribution is greatly appreciated, especially during the change from three ministers to two ministers in the circuit. 

## **Readers** 

We send our condolences to Pat Fisher on the death of her husband Andrew. Pat will not be leading any more services during 2023. 

We welcome Charles Davies back onto the Plan now he has recovered from his surgery. 

## _**Keith Ware Local Preachers Secretary**_ 

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## _**Children and Families Ministry report**_ 

Once again it has been a blessed and busy time. There have been so many opportunities for mission and outreach within our communities and churches. 

**MESSY CHURCH** continues to run in Burbage, Stoke Golding and working ecumenically with churches in Newbold Verdon. 

Stoke Golding – This continues to be busy and thriving within the community of Stoke Golding 

## **HINCKLEY ALL AGE COMMUITY CHOIR** 


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Since opening in September after the summer we have had 43 people attending choir rehearsals.  The choir is a mixture of those in the community and those within our circuit.  We were involved in the Easter Jubilation service, and we are looking forward to learning Christmas songs.   We meet every Tuesday evening at Hinckley Methodist Church during term time, 6.25pm – 7.30pm and tea and coffee are served afterwards. 

**BABY BASICS - Hinckley** - This is a circuit mission outreach project, based at Hinckley Methodist Church and we really appreciate the space. 


So far this year we have been able to support 33 families with toiletries, Moses baskets, nappies, clothes and books for their newborn babies. This is almost double the number we helped in the whole of 2022.  Referrals come in every week, and we are very busy. 

If your church or somewhere in your community would like to be a drop off point for donations, then please do contact me. 

We have fantastic volunteers who come and help to sort all the donations, some volunteers are from our churches, and from the community, and we appreciate all they do. 

## **SCHOOLS – PRAYER SPACES** 

Prayer spaces will run in September in Sharnford Primary School and All Saints Primary School in Sapcote.  I will be attending a Prayer Space day for the Diocese in Hinckley in November along with the Headteacher of All Saints to talk about what impact prayer spaces is having on the children.   I will also be running a prayer space for St Margaret’s school later this year. 


## **TOTS and TOYS at Hinckley Methodist Church** 

This is a thriving mum and baby group and is enjoyed by children and parents. We said goodbye to some of the children before the summer as they will be 

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starting school in September.   It is a good way to get to know the parents and to talk through the struggles and joys of parenting. 

## **BARWELL LUNCH CLUB FOR FAMILIES** 

This is a successful way of out reaching to the community of Barwell, families attend an afternoon of fun.  There are crafts and games available for the children attending and everyone receives lunch. 

## **PUPPET MINISTRY** 

This continues to be a growing and exciting new ministry, I put in an application to receive a start-up grant from the district for money to purchase new puppets and a new puppet stage.   This has been accepted and we will be receiving £800, which is fantastic.   The only condition is that I ask the circuit to put £200 pounds towards this ministry. The puppet team has three bookings at various churches over Christmas.  If you would like us to come to an event or a church service, then please come and speak to me. 

Thank you once again to all those that support me and my work as I continue to look for those God opportunities where we can outreach and share the wonderful love of Jesus.  Also, if you see an opportunity you would like to explore do come and talk to me about it. 

I will be starting my second year of training soon and I appreciate all those who support me on this journey.  I ask for your prayers as I continue to juggle family life, work commitments and studying. 

Every blessing 

## **Claire** 

hinckleyfamiliesworker@gmail.com 

## _**Children and Families Community Worker**_ 

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## _**SAFEGUARDING REPORT – September 2023**_ 

We have continued to deliver the Creating Safer Space Foundation module in both online and face to face formats, in collaboration with the Loughborough, Leicester Trinity and West Leicester circuits. Continuing thanks to Colin Haddon who has organised and delivered training locally. The requirement is that training is undertaken every 4 years. We will be running further sessions so if you or your church teams do need to attend please inform Chris at the Circuit Office so that you will receive invites as dates become available. 

The Advanced module is now also available online so please contact Chris if you need to do this training. It is a requirement that all active ministers, local preachers, worship leaders, circuit safeguarding officers, those in paid employment involving work with children or vulnerable adults, and a number of other specified groups must attend the Advanced Module. All Advanced module course participants are required to have undertaken Foundation Module training since 2016 or the previous leadership module before attending the Advanced module training. The Advance Module content is currently being revised so anyone who has undertaken Advanced module training since 2018 is advised to wait for the updated version to be available before updating 

Since our last report we had undertaken a safeguarding audit across our Circuit as part of a wider District project. Generally, we are following our policies and procedures but will be having discussions about areas for improvement which include data protection, website updating, fire drills, and consistency regarding risk assessments. 

We are also part of a District pilot of the Discrimination and Abuse Response Service (DARS). More information is available at https://www.northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/safeguarding67901/dars/ or by contacting me. 

We would like to remind you that it is Methodist policy that renewals of DBS checks should be carried out every 5 years, unless as a result of a role change, a higher level of check is required, in which case a new DBS check must be sought, usually by approaching your church safeguarding lead. 

I will be attending the District update for circuit safeguarding leads in the very near future so will pass on any relevant updates as needed. Please remember that the District Safeguarding webpages are regularly updated and can be accessed at - https://www.northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/safeguarding67901/northampton district-safeguarding-/ 

## _**Nigel Scarborough Circuit Safeguarding Lead**_ 

Tel - 01455618739/07305006031 nigelscarborough@hotmail.com 

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## _**MANSE REPORT**_ 

## **Barwell -Holly Lane** 

The Manse has had a major upgrade ready for the Ministerial change. A new front door has been installed, fitted wardrobes to main bedroom and a refurbishment to kitchen currently in hand. New carpets have been laid in four of the bedrooms and all upstairs rooms have been decorated and the wood glossed. I must express my sincere thanks firstly to Dave and Sarah, who allowed me access to the Manse for contractors to fit wardrobes and door plus measure for carpets and kitchen. I would also like to thank my team of painters, decorator, electrician, and maintenance team who worked tirelessly for the best part of a week to get the work finished in time for Andrew and Liz to move in. Thanks could not have done it without you. During the decorating period we also had the quinquennial inspection. I am pleased to report no urgent actions necessary and within next twelve months mortar filets to east side extension gable and clean plastic gutters. 

## **Hinckley -Kirfield Drive** 

This Manse was fully upgraded when Patricia arrived and is generally in good repair. Outstanding issues include replacing the damaged floor covering in the kitchen and utility area. This is in progress and will hopefully be resolved shortly. The office is reported as cold in the winter and the gas engineer will look at this when he does his annual certificate in November, to see if we can improve the situation. 

Hope to carry out an inspection of the Manse before the next Circuit meeting. 

## **Burbage -Westminster Drive** 

The manse was finally vacated in mid -August. Colin Haddon, Adrian Stone and myself, carried out and inspection at that time to determine that state of the property and what work was needed to bring the property up to saleable standard. We also had a surveyor to visit and report in line with Methodist policy and Castle’s Estate Agents to value the property. Unfortunately the property was not vacated and left in the state expected by the Methodist Conference and a large amount of work is needed to bring it up to standard. The new valuation indicated a reduction from the valuation last October when it was valued at around £350-£375k. The new valuation is between £300-£350k. Work is ongoing and hopefully I will have better news by the meeting. My sincere thanks to Colin and Ann Haddon, David Black, and Adrian Stone for their help. 

Gas certification will take place in November. 

## _**Michael Holt Circuit Manse Secretary**_ 

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## _**EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (EDI) REPORT**_ 




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## Financial Review 

## _**General Summary**_ 

## **Funds** 

The Circuit does not seek to fundraise outside of the Church Membership. The main income of the Circuit is from the Churches via the Circuit Assessment. The Circuit Assessment is reviewed annually and covers the costs 1a to 1c of the Circuit Reserves Policy. The Circuit contributes to the expenses of the Northampton District via the District Assessment. 

Throughout the year the Circuit financially supports a number of Connexional and Mission (home and overseas) funds. Individual Churches hold a variety of one-off and regular events to support local and national charities. 

Some of our work is only possible through the provision of grant funding and donations. These funds are separated in the accounts and shown as restricted funds. 25% of salary of the Youth and Community Work Team Leader has been funded this year from sources outside the Circuit in recognition of vital early intervention work being done amongst vulnerable young people in local schools and in the community. This funding comes from local businesses and community organisations, local government, schools and private donations. 

The remaining cost of Youth Work which includes specific mission activities, are funded by contributions from the Circuit funds and the Circuit Model Trust Fund. 

Children and Families projects have been funded by grants from the Circuit and the Northampton Methodist District, donations from local community organisations, and donations from a circuit service and fundraising events. 

The Circuit Model Trust Fund derives from the sale of chapels and manses and is restricted by the Conference of the Methodist church. This restriction is an internal regulation though the funds can be used for a variety of purposes but with an emphasis on mission rather than maintenance. 


The Circuit has provided grants to Churches from TMCP and local funds for heating costs, building improvements and missional projects 

We make provision for our property maintenance programme by an annual budget of £7K. The actual costs are charged and recorded each year on the circuit balance sheet 

_**Chris Bacon Circuit Administrator September 2023**_ 

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## **Circuit Reserves Policy (3 months reserve)** 

## **March 2023** 

## **1. Mission Policy** 

The Circuit Mission Policy is set out in a separate document and is published on the Circuit web site www.hinckleymethodistcircuit.org.uk 

Essentially, it provides for: 

- a. The ministerial oversight and pastoral care of the 10 local churches in the circuit. 

- b. The support of a ministry team of 2.5 full time Presbyter Ministers (2 from September 2023) with the support of 4 (unpaid) Local Lay Pastors, a part-time Circuit Administrator, a full-time Youth & Communities Worker with a part-time Child and Families Community Worker. 

- c. The maintenance of 3 circuit manses (one manse to be sold after September 2023) 

## **2. Financial Plans** 

- The circuit assessment is reviewed annually and covers the costs 1a to 1c. 

- The cost of Youth Work which includes specific mission activities is funded by contributions from the Circuit funds and the Circuit Model Trust Fund. To meet any shortfall £42,000 has been reserved from the Model Trust Fund. 

- The Children and Families Community Worker post (1[st] January 2023 to 31[st] December 2025) is funded by Circuit general funds and the Circuit Model Trust Fund. To meet any shortfall to the end of the current contract a provision of £9,000 has been reserved from the Model Trust Fund. Project costs are met by donations from Methodist, local and national funding bodies. 

- We make provision for our property maintenance programme by an annual budget of £7000. The actual costs are charged and recorded each year on the circuit balance sheet 

- The Circuit general funds at year end Aug 2022 were as follows 

   - Unrestricted general fund £126,031 (excludes Circuit Model Trust Fund) 

   - Restricted fund £33,198 

- Under standing orders, the Circuit must meet its financial obligations in relation to the support of its ministers and the upkeep of manses. The total cost for last year was £186,152 including the salaries and related costs of the lay workers. The total expenditure for the circuit including payments to the District and Connexion, grants and other general expenditure was £259,088 

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- The Circuit Model Trust Fund at year end Aug 2022 was £96,943. This fund derives from the sale of chapels and manses and is restricted by the Conference of the Methodist church. This restriction is an internal regulation though the funds can be used for a variety of purposes but with an emphasis on mission rather than maintenance. 

## **3. Reserves Policy** 

The charities commission have agreed that it is appropriate for the trustees to set a policy for the management of this fund and that policy is set out below: 

- Our policy is to hold at least 3 months expenditure relating to the Minister, Manses and lay worker direct costs. Based on last year’s accounts this equals £186,152/4=£46,538. Ministerial costs from September 2022 have reduced by ½ of a full time post, therefore a more accurate figure is £41,811. From September 2023, ministerial costs will fall to 2 full time stipends, and manse costs are anticipated to reduce on the sale of a Manse. 

- Our policy is to hold funds to meet commitments to Lay Workers (Mission Staff) on Fixed Term Contracts. There is currently one post meeting this criterion: 

|Post<br>Contract end date|Financial Commitment|
|---|---|
|Children and Families Community<br>Worker<br>31/12/2025|25,500|
|Total commitment to fixed term mission projects|25,500|



- We are required therefore to hold 41,811+25,500 = £67,311. Funds held in the general account satisfy this criterion, with £58,720 remaining (as of 31[st] Aug 22). £30K has been earmarked by the trustees to provide grant support for church based missional projects. 

- Money held at year end 31[st] Aug 22 in the Circuit Model Trust Fund has been earmarked by the trustees for the following purposes: 

   - £9,000 to cover the direct costs of employing Child & Families Community Worker. 

   - £42,000 to cover the direct costs of Youth and Community missional work. 

   - The remaining £45,943 (as of 31[st] Aug 22) is held in reserve pending the decision of the Circuit Meeting. 

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accounts {UrY￿￿t￿l} IUnr•strlGlod) lunr￿tro￿l•￿j Fw
Fun
Incomg
1 tkffi8Uon5 and legadès
2 Ir￿oMe from monètsry Kwesknent8
3 Irwme frDm IrNtr#trent yowrbes
4 Asses8rnenls on ChwGhe6
5 Caprfal Recthpts
8 Gr8nt8
7 OIher¢h8rrtab￿ Ir￿n•
8 Totsl Inc￿￿•
25,CQO
4,759
33W6
3,000
43
173,425
8,760
ExpeTrdltur•
3,0
12.T60
12,848
9 Grant8 and donatK)ns
10 S81arie$ and ag8vdatod costs
11 Pmperty malnt•na
12 ￿)n￿xIO￿OIS8S¢￿Ment & modd trust bvy
13 DIstriclAssessrnwi & Levy
14 Dèprtttsi￿n
15 orr*e expBn*3
18 o11*r￿rt9￿kngs
17 Totsl ththrllablo Up•r￿ltUr•
18 Ggln8llbss861 on inv&sim8nt property
19 Gahsll1o8ts￿I cfj manse value¥
20 Il•tlneorrrfoxpenoMurel
21 Transfw¥ betr￿n
22 Assessments recd In adwaN*
23 SBpt st￿￿¥ pd in advance
23 Net mov•m•ht th funthB
24Totaltun(Js brought forward.
2STotal fundst4rrfedfor4va
3q.g)4
146,2fj5
24,110
6,116
7.689
153M54
24,110
2.424
41,335
41?35
4,134
10218
257.966
140.CQO
eo,000
13.978
134
21,608
208,Q85
140.OC#J
.80.OLh)
-2$2
278
5200
24917
.1200
-12.071
9,17S
874
9.175
-874
-11071
33.198
21.127
1.094.807
1,117,086
1,230
1273
2,637
1,228.81S
1635 1,231.
94,743

Name of Circult.. Hin¢kl
arcuit No". 23111
Statement of Financlal Actlvlties (SOFA) for the year end•d 31 August 2022
G•nwal Fund
Clrwlt De51grth•d
Trust
Re8trtcl•d Endownw•n¢
aCC￿nI$ IUni•&tyicted) (unr•$￿tte￿I Fun
Fwids
T¢4al
202142
Ineom•
2.637
28,087
3 Ir￿￿9 from investmènt piopwtl8$
4 Assessrnentson C*uffct%s
5 In¥W8n￿ Claim
6 ¢knnts rècelved
7 Obior thrftatle income
8 Tclal Inc
178,250
14.584
6,750
185000
14584
s￿0
9.188
22T,781
5.8OD
Ex￿ndIt￿r0
6,750
9 Grants don*K)ns
IQ Sthe¥ @rKI associyted tA)sts
11 Prop•rtYn￿In1enaIKxI
12 Conn8xK)n81 aSseS￿en1 & mr*J81
13 Dtstrfcl As¥gswt & Levy
14 Depreciation
15 Oflce exp&￿e8
16 Otheroutgc4ng
17 Tclal charftablo •xpgndtt
18 G¥insl(k)s5•sI on mongt8ry hwe8trrEnt8
19 Galnsllkn¥seslon manÈe ¥alue8
20 M•t IncryW•xp•ndlturel
21 Tran6fer5 bethen funds
22 A82esmÉnts recelved In advorK*
23 Grants receN&Y in advarKe
24 Sepl st¢*nd ￿ld in
25 Met mov•m•nt In funds
26 Tot31 funds brou8ht ftmrd
27Toial fun& ￿rrI￿l￿r￿
t64.132
11,270
1QO
188,132
18,020
20.901
38.715
4,000
6,750
20,￿1
38,715
4,440
8,280
22&937
.780
20,901
750
4500
40.0
4D,824
1.230
-20292
40,0
24￿9
1.750
2.6J7
1.23Q
38,321
1.OS6.488
1.1)¥807
-1,273
-20,392
117.335
1,750
31,448
33.19B
2.837
1.205,269
122e,81S

Clrratht No: 23111
Balance Shoot as at 31 August 2023
C•rMr4lFw
T•1•
>J*122
1urrq￿th
Éqi*
8W,O
140,000
140K
95mrknts
1.D))
IM,000
94,743
97.378
13J2to
S.6NJ
241114
117335
102327
Cw*Ji Rnw&JrdOepoJb
114J40
1120
1.273
17.fj47
14743
21.127
h)gty$rr4
36
3629)
43,42S
TOtSl¢Lvl¥ntiiathlgS
36J50
3629)
45A25
•4743
21,127
1,117
94.T4J
1,236
1205J69
LDth8term Ilablljtles
(due Ifter more ofyB wr
Gisrdspyy￿1a aftèr 2tr22-23
1.117.M6
04.74$
1a73
.127
2,635
1,236
1305369
Gew* FwdlUThre¥tr¢*l
Ir￿t￿￿T￿¢1 Funalunrt￿￿¢fydl
1.J17mO
1.117.
94.743
94.743
117.
I,M3,102
21.127
1.171B21
Rqjbictsd Funds
21.127
EffldoMThsniFund
16J5
T&*Funds
1,117A*6
94743
1 J73
,127
CArcutt Treasurer

The Hlnckley Methodlst Circuit
Notes to the accounts for the year endlng 315t Au8USt 2023
I BASIS OF ACCOUNTING AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ACCOUNTING STANDARD
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reportln8 bv
Charities,. Statement of Recommended Proctlce (SORPI appllcable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 102} (effectlve from 1st January 20151- Charitles SORP IFRS 102)}.
PUBLIC BENEFIT ENTIT
The Hinckley Methodist Circuit meets the definition of a pubfic benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets
and liabllities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction volue unless otherwise stated in
the relevant accounting policy notelsl below.
BASIS
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historfcal cost except that investments are shown
at thelr market value at the end of the year. The accruals basis has been used and trustee5 present
accounts that show a true and fair view of the Circuiys financlal positlon and activlties.
Iv
CONTENT
The financial Information presented is relevant, reliable, comparable and complete. Where estimates
are used these are based on experience, research and judgement. The accounts are expre$5ed in £
Sterlln&. rounded to the nearest pound.
GOING CONCERN
Based on the monetary assets and human resources available at 315tAugust 2023. the trustees
belleve that the Circult is a goin8 concem
vi
CON50LIDATION
The Circult has denominational regulatory oversight in respect of the work of the Churche5 Within the
Circuit but has no legal or operational control of those Churches and their governing bodies except in
extreme clrcumstsnces. For this reason. the ftnanclal statements of Churches within the Circuit are
not consolldated Into these financial statemerts.
INCOME RECOGNITION
Income is brought Into account when there is entitlement and the amount Is reliably measurable
once it is more likely than not that the economic benefit of the incorne will be forthcoming.
Indlvidual amounts categorlsed as Other Income in the SOFA will be shown Separate￿ rf they are
consideied material
The Circult acts as agent in the matter of the collertlon from Churches and payment over of their
contributrions to variou5 funds controlled and administered by the Methodist Church- 'Connexional
Funds" In this matter the transactrons are not reflected in the SOFA because they are the income of
the Connexion. Instead the transactions are disclosed In the Notes to the Accounts as required by
SORP IFRS1021. module 19,12
In accordan￿ with the Charities SORP IFR5 102). the time of volunteers Ss not recogni5ed. Further
information on this matter is included in the Trustees, Annual Report. If goods are donated, a value
will be shown In the SOFA or Notes where the value is considered material.

The Hlnckley Methodlst Clrcult
Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31st August Z023
EXPENDITURE
This is recognised when a liability is incurred, or a constructive obligation arises, where the amount Is
reliably measurable and it is considered more likely than not that there will be an oufflow of economlc
ix
GRANTS
Grants made by the Circuit from its own funds are recognised in full at the time of agreement to make
a grant without performance conditions or as and when the Circuit accepts that there is a legal or
operational obligation to make the payment if it is subject to performance conditions. When the grant
to be accrued is recurrent over more han one year the balance payable in future years, discounted to
net present value where the difference is material, is treated as a provision for future commitments in
the balance sheet against the appropriate fund. the provision being released in future years in
accordance with the originally agreed terms. In case5 where the grant ha5 been charged to one fund
but for ease of payment has been transferred to anotherfvnd any future payment provision is applied
to the fund from which the grant will ultimately be paid.
VAT
Slnce the Circult Is not VAT registered, all input VAT is charged wRh the expenses to whlch It iefers.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
These are capitalised if they can be used for more that one year, and individually cost at least £250.
The freehold residential property is shown in the accounts at deemed historical cost representing
each property's net sale prlce as at 31st Augijst 2023, based on a falr resale value uslng property
prSces from rfqhtmove.com. No depreclation Is provided because the trustees conslder the current
residential value of the property in it5 present condition to be not less than Its historlcal cost and, In
the absence of any evldence of impairment, any depreciation provlsion for the buldlngs component of
the property would be immaterial
From time to time the Circuit may be required to assume responslbility for Church premlses followlng
c105ure and cessation of worship. This results in the Circuit becoming Managing Trustees for the
property. At that time the property is recognised as an asset at its anticipated net Sale price as
determined by a professional valuation and ofter taking into consideration the levy to be charged by
the Connexion. Any expenditure on such asset5. if held for reinvestment of the proceeds. as the
trustees determine, that is likely to enhan￿ sale value is capitalised at the time the expenditure is
Incurred. Where the proceeds are Intended to be spent on acttvltles, the property is included In
current assets at the lower of cost and reallsable value.
mON￿ARy INVESTMENTS
The Clrcult's Investmenis are In monetary assets classlfied as flnanclal Instruments under FRS 102 and
are held by the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes ITMCPI as Custodlan trustees. The valuatSons,
at market value, are those provided by TMCP.
INVE>fMENTPROPERTY
From time to time the Circuit may hold residential Pfoperty Iformerly man5e51 which 15 surplu5 to its
normal staffing requirements. Where this is the case and it is anticipated that the property is unlikely
to be used as a manse wtthin a period of two years, the property is classified as Investment Property
(whether let out or not) and any lets are at market rates unless there is a compelling reason not to do
so in furtherance of the Circuit's charitable objeclives. There are no such cases in this year.

The Hlnckley Methodist Clrcult
Notes to the accounts for the year endin8 31st August 2023
RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES; BANK AND CASH (BASIC FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS}
Debtors are stated at the amount owed to the Circuit or prepaid. C￿dItorS are inltlally recognised at
settlement amount ofter any trade discounts, where normal credlt terms apply, or the amount
advanced to the Circuit. Subsequently creditors that are current Ilabilities are measured at the cash or
other consideration expected to be pald. The liquid funds of bank balances and deposit fund balances
are shown at their realisable values.
xiv
LOANS AS BASIC FINANCIAL INSTrUMJENTS
Where concessionary loans lie. free of Interest) are made to [or received byj the Circuit to further its
charitable purposes, and are repayoble after more than one year, they are initlally recognised at the
amount paid lor receivedl. with the carrying value adjusted In subsequent years to reflett repayments
and any accrued interest, adjusted for any irnpairmert, if necessary.
Where there is objective evldence of impairment, an immediate impairment Ioss 15 recognised In the
SOFA. Subsequent reversals of an impairment loss that objertivety relate to an event occuring after
the impalrment loss was recognised. are ￿COgnISed immediately in the SOFA.
Where loans require the calculation of a discounted cash flow valuation, thi5 will be so marked.
METhODISTCONNEXIONAL FUNDS
The Methodist Churth Connexion raises a55e55ments against Circults and these are paid quarterly to
their Districts. The Circuits raise assessments against Churches in the Circuit. The District quarterly
remits to the Methodist Church Fund most of the sum received from Circults. A small sum is retained
by the District to meet its own costs. The Circuit may art as agent for od hoc collections for various
funds controlled and admlnlstered by The Methodist Church. These are detailed in note 3.'A,F below.
FUNDS
The trustees have adopted a policy for all unrestricted reserves which Is attached a5 a seperate
document.
xvii
ENDOwME￿FUNDS
Where the Clrcuit holds money that may not be spent and must be ￿taIned las capital) to generate
an income the money or a￿t5 to be retained are classified as an Endowment Fund. The capital will
be shown in the balance sheet in the column for endowment funds. The income may be restricted or
unrestricted depending upon the terms.of the endowment.
MINISTERS, MANSE COSTS
The Circult is required to provide accommodatlon for each minister in the Clrcuit and their famllies
and this is seen as a benefrt to the Clrcuit. Mlnlster5 are expected to occupy the manse provided for
them. The Clrtuit bears the cost of repairs. maintenance, buildin8s insurance, Council Tax and water
charges. These flguTes are not seperately disclosed a5 benefits-in-kind for ministers as HMRC does not
seek to tax these ￿ceipts in the hands of ministers.

Hinckley Methodist arcult
Note5 to the accounts for the year endin8 31st Au8USt 2023
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
CFB.. Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church manages a Common Deposlt Fund ansd a series of pooled
ionve5tmentfund5 for Methodlst entltles In Great Brltoln and provldes Investment advlce to those entltles
Church: a group of members from fewer than Ioto more than 300
arcult: a group of Methodist Churches near each other, typlcally between 10 and 30
artult Mèetlni: The Trustee5 of the Ctrcuit. most of whom are appolnted by thelr local Churches and others by vlrtue
of a role they undertake for the Circuit andlortheir local Churthes
CLT Iclrcult Leadershlp Teaml; A Eroup Icomprising mostly, but not exclusivetyl of Circult trustees responslble for the
day lo day administration and policy fDrmulation ol ihe Circuit. Generally thp CLT compri5e5 the Presbyters and
Deacons ststioned within the Circurt, the Circuit Stewards and Clrcuit BursaT (who is not a trustee)
CMTF: Clrcult Model Trust Fund
Connexlon: The Methodlstchurch In GB whlch Includes the Head Office at Methodlst Church House, all Methodist
Distrfcts. CSrcults and Churches in Great Brf(ain
Conn•xlonal Funds: The Designated andlor Restrirted Fund5 held and administered by the Connexion in furtheran
of Its charStable and mission objectives
CPD: The Constitution, Pra¢tice and Dis¢lpllne of the Methodlst Church
Dlstrirt: a 8roup of contlguous Clrcults. usually between 15 and 30
DAF: District Advance Fund
FRS: Flnancial Reporting Standard
HMRC: trler Majesty's Revenue and Customs
Lay Employees: Personnel employed by the Circuit on Beneralty accepted commercial employmenttemis
Presbyters lln¢ludl￿ Superffttendentl: Probatloner or Ordalned Methodlst Mlnbters andlor Deacons who have
pastoral and admini5trattve responsibility for the Churches within the Circuit
SOFA: Ststèmèntof Flnanclal Activltles
SORP: Statement of Recommended Practice
TMCP: Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes, the legal owner and Custodian Trustee of all Methodlst Model Trust
I property, In¢ludin8 Legatles, Endowments and Amimulated Funds

Hln¢kley Methodlst Clrcult
Notss to the a¢wunts for the year endlng 31st August 2023
Notes to the Account5 3-
INCOME
EXPENDITURE
l)onations & Legacles
Connexional Fund5
Youth & Families Ministry
Private donations
TOTAL
Grart5 and Donatl
Connexional Funds
Grants
TOTAL
6521
1525
25000
33046
6116
31904
38020
Salarles & Asso& Costs
Stipends & a$50C Costs
Stipend adjustment**
Salarie5 & assoc costs
Apprenticeship levy
TOTAL
92359
874
60970
625
154828
Income from monetary Investrnents
CFB Interest
TMCP Interest
Trust interest
TOTAL
4722
80
7802
Sept stlpends are paid In Augusl
H Property
Council Tax/Water/lns
Servlce contracts/Maint
Sharnford
TOTAL
10788
11744
1578
24110
Assessments on thutthes {2022#23
Barwell
Burbage
Earl Shihon
Higham
Hinckley
Newbold Verdon
Sapcote
Sharnford
Stapleton
Stoke Golding
Stoney Stanton
18750
24925
19350
3000
48325
21300
21950
12CX)
1725
9600
3300
173425
45425
Office Expense5
Photocopier costs
Postage/Ststionery
PhonelB'band
Website
Equipment Hire
sundry
Professional fees
New Equipment
Books
TOTAL
510
119
347
105
904
412
768
719
250
**•
Fy22 Ass pd Aug 22
Fy23 Ass.pd Aug 23
{see note BS41
Grants R¢¢eived
DAF Youth Workergrant
Famllies Ministry
TOTAL
4134
-36250
***CPD & Conference Minutes
182600
Other Outgol
Local Pastor expenses
preaching
youth & families mlnistry
travel Iminlstersl
p&s
telephone Imlnrstersl
EIW Refund
misc
800
46
2165
2457
458
1492
11112
265
390
1521
976
Other Income
Office Income
Manse PhonelB'band**
Salary Contrlb
Cameo Reserve
Clrcuit Servlce
40
Sundry
604
TOTAL
12760
Ministers contributlons to cost of enhanced
bmadband package
Hin¢kley MC cOntrib￿lon to Chlldren &
Famllles Ministry Ena￿ersaIary
483
106
7527
Training
Mlnisters Sundry
st￿aMIng Costs
TOTAL
21330
KL Net value of Shamford property. Gainlloss In
resale value of Manse5 as valued by zoopla.co.uk

Hlnckley Methodlst Clr¢ult
Notes to the attounts for the year ending 31st August 2023
Note5 to the Accounts 4 - Balance Sheet
BSI Fixed Assets
Resale value
1st Sept 2022
1st Sept 2023
420K
350K
270K
270K
280K
270K
970K
890K
Sharnford chapel and grounds**
140K
*The value of Kirfleld Drive and Holly Lane manses Is deemed to be eath property's net sale price as at
1st September 2023. based on a fair resale value using estimated property prices from 200pla.co.uk. The
value of Westminster Drive is based on an actual sales valuation.
**From time to time the CircuJt may be required to assume responsiblllty for Church premises followlng c105ure and
ssation of worship. Thi5 results in the Circuit becomlng Managing Trustee5 for the property. At that time the
property is recognlsed as an asset at its anticipated net Sale price as deterrnined by a professional valuation and
after taking into consideration the Iw to be Charged by the Connexion. Any expenditure on such assets, if held for
reinvestment of the proceeds, as the trustees determine, that is Ilkely to enhance sale value is capitalised at the tlme
the expenrlitUTe Is incurred. Where the pro¢eeds are intended to be spent on att￿ltieS, Ihe property is included In
current a$5ets at the lower of cost and realisable value.
BS2 Stipends were pald to 2.5 full time Presbyters throughout the year. Ministers stipends are paid
one month in advance, September stipend 15 pald in August
BS3 Current Assets
Manse5
Westminster Dr
KirPield drive
Holly Lane
Loss in resale value-
OB
CTrop current alc
CFB General Ioepositl
CFB Manse (Deposit)
TOTAL
Restricted Funds
Reserve
Avallable balance of general funds
income expenditure transfers
ICi)81 49918
-87112
32713
185599 174871
-195770
-32713
1230
43
1%910 224832
33198 12846
closing balance
5600
131987
1273
138860
-21127
-67311
51)422
-282882
-24917
BS4 ASSESSMENTS ON CHURCHES
The Circult comprises of 10 Churches (Shamford c105ed in February) and each is asse55ed for
contribution to meet the overall net costs of the Circuit. In making its Assessment budgeted income from
investment income and confirmed extemal grants is taken into account. The Circuit aims to cover all its
net core costs from the Assessment. An assessment on Churche5 is annually determined by the Circuit
Using a formulalc method which takes illto account the relative number of members in each church and
its relative income (after deductlon of certain artual and notional expenses). Assessments on churches
are quarterly In advance and are treated as pre-payments on a receivable basis. If any church has not
paid its assessment by the due date the sum in question Is treated as a creditor.
BSS Manse funds are allocated as desi8nated funds. Monies are not restricted but have been set aside for
manse maintenance expenses.
B56 The circuit employs lay staff involved in IK)th Admlnistration and Mission work. The costs of these staff
are shown in G above. No employees ￿e1Ved employee benefits of more than £60,CL)O. There is no
accrual for hollday pay as it is immaterial: the hollday year ends on 31st December. All staff are paid at or
above the livln8 wage. A grant from the DAF of £800 was received towards expenses of the Baby Basics
project. Local donations are received for community projects, and grants from the previous FY are held to
cover the full employment cost of an Early Intervention Worker. The restrlrted current assets.shows the
value of these grant5 and donations remaining as of 31st August 2022

Nameof Circult......Hinckley.............................. No...23111.
Declarations and Scrutiny
I confinn that these accruals-based accounts for the year to 31 August 20xx have been prepared
from the records of the Circult and that Ihey include all funds under the control of the Clrcuit
meeting.
Signature of treasurer .....
Name and address of treasurer ...l-RS..c H.e!£TI r!f...'&Ac.v.t4.. :.. Lp...C J_£.V QLAK)f)..
.AaAQ.,..Hi/YCkL<g .k.r.afSTC.4sHI￿￿.................... Post CodeL.£ la DA.T.
Preserrtatlon to the Clrcuit meeting
l ojnfirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021 were
presented to the Circuit meetiro held on 16th September 2021
Signature of Ihe Chair of the meeting
Name of the Chair of the meeting
Date .
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of the
Hinckley Methodist Circuit
Charity Numbor 1134382
Responsiblllties and basis of rnport
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Hinckley Methodist Circuit for the
year ended 31 August 2021 set out on pages 1 to 9. As the Circuit's trustees, you are responsible
for the preparation of the aco)unts in accordance with the requlrements of the Charities Act 2011
('the Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Circuit's accounts carried out under sectlon 145 of the
Act and. in carying out my examination, I have followed all the appllcable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b} of the Act.
dèlete or circle as appropriate

Nameof Clrcult. .Hlnckley................................. No 23111.
Independent Examinerfs Statsment
I have completed my examination. I confirn that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination (other Ihan that disclosed below.) whlch glve me cause to believe
that in. any material respe￿.
the accounting records were r￿t kept in accordan￿ with seGtion 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accortl with the accounting records., or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the forni arxl content
of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view, which is not a matter considered as
part of an independent examination
the trustees, annual ￿port is not I￿nsIstenI wlth the accounts
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in conneth'on 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 havell*vo*' obtained independent veriflcation of all investments with the Trustees for
Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Centra5
Finanoe Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10.000 (ten tP#)usand
pounds) at the balance sheet date.
Slgnature of independent examlner
Name of independent examiner
Relevant professional qualificatron of independent examiner
Name of firm (where appropriate)
Address ....
. Post Code w.jo .[LQ.
Date
delete or circle as appropriate
September 2021

The Hinckley Methodist Circuit
(charity registration number 11343821
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
For the year ending 31st August 2023
Prepared for the Hlnckley'circuit Meeting held on12th Ottober 2023

Nama of Clr¢uiL. Hinckby
QrrAJK Nkj.. 23111
Statement of Flnanclal Actlvlll•s (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2023
N¢4e¥ t
C•n•r81 Fund
c1￿MIt Mod•1 Ottlgnat•d
TruEt
Fund5
Rwtrf¢t¢d Endty*rn•nt f¢tsi
accounts {UrY￿￿t￿l} IUnr•strlGlod) lunr￿tro￿l•￿j Fw
Fun
Incomg
1 tkffi8Uon5 and legadès
2 Ir￿oMe from monètsry Kwesknent8
3 Irwme frDm IrNtr#trent yowrbes
4 Asses8rnenls on ChwGhe6
5 Caprfal Recthpts
8 Gr8nt8
7 OIher¢h8rrtab￿ Ir￿n•
8 Totsl Inc￿￿•
25,CQO
4,759
33W6
3,000
43
173,425
8,760
ExpeTrdltur•
3,0
12.T60
12,848
9 Grant8 and donatK)ns
10 S81arie$ and ag8vdatod costs
11 Pmperty malnt•na
12 ￿)n￿xIO￿OIS8S¢￿Ment & modd trust bvy
13 DIstriclAssessrnwi & Levy
14 Dèprtttsi￿n
15 orr*e expBn*3
18 o11*r￿rt9￿kngs
17 Totsl ththrllablo Up•r￿ltUr•
18 Ggln8llbss861 on inv&sim8nt property
19 Gahsll1o8ts￿I cfj manse value¥
20 Il•tlneorrrfoxpenoMurel
21 Transfw¥ betr￿n
22 Assessments recd In adwaN*
23 SBpt st￿￿¥ pd in advance
23 Net mov•m•ht th funthB
24Totaltun(Js brought forward.
2STotal fundst4rrfedfor4va
3q.g)4
146,2fj5
24,110
6,116
7.689
153M54
24,110
2.424
41,335
41?35
4,134
10218
257.966
140.CQO
eo,000
13.978
134
21,608
208,Q85
140.OC#J
.80.OLh)
-2$2
278
5200
24917
.1200
-12.071
9,17S
874
9.175
-874
-11071
33.198
21.127
1.094.807
1,117,086
1,230
1273
2,637
1,228.81S
1635 1,231.
94,743

Name of Circult.. Hin¢kl
arcuit No". 23111
Statement of Financlal Actlvlties (SOFA) for the year end•d 31 August 2022
G•nwal Fund
Clrwlt De51grth•d
Trust
Re8trtcl•d Endownw•n¢
aCC￿nI$ IUni•&tyicted) (unr•$￿tte￿I Fun
Fwids
T¢4al
202142
Ineom•
2.637
28,087
3 Ir￿￿9 from investmènt piopwtl8$
4 Assessrnentson C*uffct%s
5 In¥W8n￿ Claim
6 ¢knnts rècelved
7 Obior thrftatle income
8 Tclal Inc
178,250
14.584
6,750
185000
14584
s￿0
9.188
22T,781
5.8OD
Ex￿ndIt￿r0
6,750
9 Grants don*K)ns
IQ Sthe¥ @rKI associyted tA)sts
11 Prop•rtYn￿In1enaIKxI
12 Conn8xK)n81 aSseS￿en1 & mr*J81
13 Dtstrfcl As¥gswt & Levy
14 Depreciation
15 Oflce exp&￿e8
16 Otheroutgc4ng
17 Tclal charftablo •xpgndtt
18 G¥insl(k)s5•sI on mongt8ry hwe8trrEnt8
19 Galnsllkn¥seslon manÈe ¥alue8
20 M•t IncryW•xp•ndlturel
21 Tran6fer5 bethen funds
22 A82esmÉnts recelved In advorK*
23 Grants receN&Y in advarKe
24 Sepl st¢*nd ￿ld in
25 Met mov•m•nt In funds
26 Tot31 funds brou8ht ftmrd
27Toial fun& ￿rrI￿l￿r￿
t64.132
11,270
1QO
188,132
18,020
20.901
38.715
4,000
6,750
20,￿1
38,715
4,440
8,280
22&937
.780
20,901
750
4500
40.0
4D,824
1.230
-20292
40,0
24￿9
1.750
2.6J7
1.23Q
38,321
1.OS6.488
1.1)¥807
-1,273
-20,392
117.335
1,750
31,448
33.19B
2.837
1.205,269
122e,81S

Clrratht No: 23111
Balance Shoot as at 31 August 2023
C•rMr4lFw
T•1•
>J*122
1urrq￿th
Éqi*
8W,O
140,000
140K
95mrknts
1.D))
IM,000
94,743
97.378
13J2to
S.6NJ
241114
117335
102327
Cw*Ji Rnw&JrdOepoJb
114J40
1120
1.273
17.fj47
14743
21.127
h)gty$rr4
36
3629)
43,42S
TOtSl¢Lvl¥ntiiathlgS
36J50
3629)
45A25
•4743
21,127
1,117
94.T4J
1,236
1205J69
LDth8term Ilablljtles
(due Ifter more ofyB wr
Gisrdspyy￿1a aftèr 2tr22-23
1.117.M6
04.74$
1a73
.127
2,635
1,236
1305369
Gew* FwdlUThre¥tr¢*l
Ir￿t￿￿T￿¢1 Funalunrt￿￿¢fydl
1.J17mO
1.117.
94.743
94.743
117.
I,M3,102
21.127
1.171B21
Rqjbictsd Funds
21.127
EffldoMThsniFund
16J5
T&*Funds
1,117A*6
94743
1 J73
,127
CArcutt Treasurer

The Hlnckley Methodlst Circuit
Notes to the accounts for the year endlng 315t Au8USt 2023
I BASIS OF ACCOUNTING AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ACCOUNTING STANDARD
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reportln8 bv
Charities,. Statement of Recommended Proctlce (SORPI appllcable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 102} (effectlve from 1st January 20151- Charitles SORP IFRS 102)}.
PUBLIC BENEFIT ENTIT
The Hinckley Methodist Circuit meets the definition of a pubfic benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets
and liabllities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction volue unless otherwise stated in
the relevant accounting policy notelsl below.
BASIS
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historfcal cost except that investments are shown
at thelr market value at the end of the year. The accruals basis has been used and trustee5 present
accounts that show a true and fair view of the Circuiys financlal positlon and activlties.
Iv
CONTENT
The financial Information presented is relevant, reliable, comparable and complete. Where estimates
are used these are based on experience, research and judgement. The accounts are expre$5ed in £
Sterlln&. rounded to the nearest pound.
GOING CONCERN
Based on the monetary assets and human resources available at 315tAugust 2023. the trustees
belleve that the Circult is a goin8 concem
vi
CON50LIDATION
The Circult has denominational regulatory oversight in respect of the work of the Churche5 Within the
Circuit but has no legal or operational control of those Churches and their governing bodies except in
extreme clrcumstsnces. For this reason. the ftnanclal statements of Churches within the Circuit are
not consolldated Into these financial statemerts.
INCOME RECOGNITION
Income is brought Into account when there is entitlement and the amount Is reliably measurable
once it is more likely than not that the economic benefit of the incorne will be forthcoming.
Indlvidual amounts categorlsed as Other Income in the SOFA will be shown Separate￿ rf they are
consideied material
The Circult acts as agent in the matter of the collertlon from Churches and payment over of their
contributrions to variou5 funds controlled and administered by the Methodist Church- 'Connexional
Funds" In this matter the transactrons are not reflected in the SOFA because they are the income of
the Connexion. Instead the transactions are disclosed In the Notes to the Accounts as required by
SORP IFRS1021. module 19,12
In accordan￿ with the Charities SORP IFR5 102). the time of volunteers Ss not recogni5ed. Further
information on this matter is included in the Trustees, Annual Report. If goods are donated, a value
will be shown In the SOFA or Notes where the value is considered material.

The Hlnckley Methodlst Clrcult
Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31st August Z023
EXPENDITURE
This is recognised when a liability is incurred, or a constructive obligation arises, where the amount Is
reliably measurable and it is considered more likely than not that there will be an oufflow of economlc
ix
GRANTS
Grants made by the Circuit from its own funds are recognised in full at the time of agreement to make
a grant without performance conditions or as and when the Circuit accepts that there is a legal or
operational obligation to make the payment if it is subject to performance conditions. When the grant
to be accrued is recurrent over more han one year the balance payable in future years, discounted to
net present value where the difference is material, is treated as a provision for future commitments in
the balance sheet against the appropriate fund. the provision being released in future years in
accordance with the originally agreed terms. In case5 where the grant ha5 been charged to one fund
but for ease of payment has been transferred to anotherfvnd any future payment provision is applied
to the fund from which the grant will ultimately be paid.
VAT
Slnce the Circult Is not VAT registered, all input VAT is charged wRh the expenses to whlch It iefers.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
These are capitalised if they can be used for more that one year, and individually cost at least £250.
The freehold residential property is shown in the accounts at deemed historical cost representing
each property's net sale prlce as at 31st Augijst 2023, based on a falr resale value uslng property
prSces from rfqhtmove.com. No depreclation Is provided because the trustees conslder the current
residential value of the property in it5 present condition to be not less than Its historlcal cost and, In
the absence of any evldence of impairment, any depreciation provlsion for the buldlngs component of
the property would be immaterial
From time to time the Circuit may be required to assume responslbility for Church premlses followlng
c105ure and cessation of worship. This results in the Circuit becoming Managing Trustees for the
property. At that time the property is recognised as an asset at its anticipated net Sale price as
determined by a professional valuation and ofter taking into consideration the levy to be charged by
the Connexion. Any expenditure on such asset5. if held for reinvestment of the proceeds. as the
trustees determine, that is likely to enhan￿ sale value is capitalised at the time the expenditure is
Incurred. Where the proceeds are Intended to be spent on acttvltles, the property is included In
current assets at the lower of cost and reallsable value.
mON￿ARy INVESTMENTS
The Clrcult's Investmenis are In monetary assets classlfied as flnanclal Instruments under FRS 102 and
are held by the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes ITMCPI as Custodlan trustees. The valuatSons,
at market value, are those provided by TMCP.
INVE>fMENTPROPERTY
From time to time the Circuit may hold residential Pfoperty Iformerly man5e51 which 15 surplu5 to its
normal staffing requirements. Where this is the case and it is anticipated that the property is unlikely
to be used as a manse wtthin a period of two years, the property is classified as Investment Property
(whether let out or not) and any lets are at market rates unless there is a compelling reason not to do
so in furtherance of the Circuit's charitable objeclives. There are no such cases in this year.

The Hlnckley Methodist Clrcult
Notes to the accounts for the year endin8 31st August 2023
RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES; BANK AND CASH (BASIC FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS}
Debtors are stated at the amount owed to the Circuit or prepaid. C￿dItorS are inltlally recognised at
settlement amount ofter any trade discounts, where normal credlt terms apply, or the amount
advanced to the Circuit. Subsequently creditors that are current Ilabilities are measured at the cash or
other consideration expected to be pald. The liquid funds of bank balances and deposit fund balances
are shown at their realisable values.
xiv
LOANS AS BASIC FINANCIAL INSTrUMJENTS
Where concessionary loans lie. free of Interest) are made to [or received byj the Circuit to further its
charitable purposes, and are repayoble after more than one year, they are initlally recognised at the
amount paid lor receivedl. with the carrying value adjusted In subsequent years to reflett repayments
and any accrued interest, adjusted for any irnpairmert, if necessary.
Where there is objective evldence of impairment, an immediate impairment Ioss 15 recognised In the
SOFA. Subsequent reversals of an impairment loss that objertivety relate to an event occuring after
the impalrment loss was recognised. are ￿COgnISed immediately in the SOFA.
Where loans require the calculation of a discounted cash flow valuation, thi5 will be so marked.
METhODISTCONNEXIONAL FUNDS
The Methodist Churth Connexion raises a55e55ments against Circults and these are paid quarterly to
their Districts. The Circuits raise assessments against Churches in the Circuit. The District quarterly
remits to the Methodist Church Fund most of the sum received from Circults. A small sum is retained
by the District to meet its own costs. The Circuit may art as agent for od hoc collections for various
funds controlled and admlnlstered by The Methodist Church. These are detailed in note 3.'A,F below.
FUNDS
The trustees have adopted a policy for all unrestricted reserves which Is attached a5 a seperate
document.
xvii
ENDOwME￿FUNDS
Where the Clrcuit holds money that may not be spent and must be ￿taIned las capital) to generate
an income the money or a￿t5 to be retained are classified as an Endowment Fund. The capital will
be shown in the balance sheet in the column for endowment funds. The income may be restricted or
unrestricted depending upon the terms.of the endowment.
MINISTERS, MANSE COSTS
The Circult is required to provide accommodatlon for each minister in the Clrcuit and their famllies
and this is seen as a benefrt to the Clrcuit. Mlnlster5 are expected to occupy the manse provided for
them. The Clrtuit bears the cost of repairs. maintenance, buildin8s insurance, Council Tax and water
charges. These flguTes are not seperately disclosed a5 benefits-in-kind for ministers as HMRC does not
seek to tax these ￿ceipts in the hands of ministers.

Hinckley Methodist arcult
Note5 to the accounts for the year endin8 31st Au8USt 2023
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
CFB.. Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church manages a Common Deposlt Fund ansd a series of pooled
ionve5tmentfund5 for Methodlst entltles In Great Brltoln and provldes Investment advlce to those entltles
Church: a group of members from fewer than Ioto more than 300
arcult: a group of Methodist Churches near each other, typlcally between 10 and 30
artult Mèetlni: The Trustee5 of the Ctrcuit. most of whom are appolnted by thelr local Churches and others by vlrtue
of a role they undertake for the Circuit andlortheir local Churthes
CLT Iclrcult Leadershlp Teaml; A Eroup Icomprising mostly, but not exclusivetyl of Circult trustees responslble for the
day lo day administration and policy fDrmulation ol ihe Circuit. Generally thp CLT compri5e5 the Presbyters and
Deacons ststioned within the Circurt, the Circuit Stewards and Clrcuit BursaT (who is not a trustee)
CMTF: Clrcult Model Trust Fund
Connexlon: The Methodlstchurch In GB whlch Includes the Head Office at Methodlst Church House, all Methodist
Distrfcts. CSrcults and Churches in Great Brf(ain
Conn•xlonal Funds: The Designated andlor Restrirted Fund5 held and administered by the Connexion in furtheran
of Its charStable and mission objectives
CPD: The Constitution, Pra¢tice and Dis¢lpllne of the Methodlst Church
Dlstrirt: a 8roup of contlguous Clrcults. usually between 15 and 30
DAF: District Advance Fund
FRS: Flnancial Reporting Standard
HMRC: trler Majesty's Revenue and Customs
Lay Employees: Personnel employed by the Circuit on Beneralty accepted commercial employmenttemis
Presbyters lln¢ludl￿ Superffttendentl: Probatloner or Ordalned Methodlst Mlnbters andlor Deacons who have
pastoral and admini5trattve responsibility for the Churches within the Circuit
SOFA: Ststèmèntof Flnanclal Activltles
SORP: Statement of Recommended Practice
TMCP: Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes, the legal owner and Custodian Trustee of all Methodlst Model Trust
I property, In¢ludin8 Legatles, Endowments and Amimulated Funds

Hln¢kley Methodlst Clrcult
Notss to the a¢wunts for the year endlng 31st August 2023
Notes to the Account5 3-
INCOME
EXPENDITURE
l)onations & Legacles
Connexional Fund5
Youth & Families Ministry
Private donations
TOTAL
Grart5 and Donatl
Connexional Funds
Grants
TOTAL
6521
1525
25000
33046
6116
31904
38020
Salarles & Asso& Costs
Stipends & a$50C Costs
Stipend adjustment**
Salarie5 & assoc costs
Apprenticeship levy
TOTAL
92359
874
60970
625
154828
Income from monetary Investrnents
CFB Interest
TMCP Interest
Trust interest
TOTAL
4722
80
7802
Sept stlpends are paid In Augusl
H Property
Council Tax/Water/lns
Servlce contracts/Maint
Sharnford
TOTAL
10788
11744
1578
24110
Assessments on thutthes {2022#23
Barwell
Burbage
Earl Shihon
Higham
Hinckley
Newbold Verdon
Sapcote
Sharnford
Stapleton
Stoke Golding
Stoney Stanton
18750
24925
19350
3000
48325
21300
21950
12CX)
1725
9600
3300
173425
45425
Office Expense5
Photocopier costs
Postage/Ststionery
PhonelB'band
Website
Equipment Hire
sundry
Professional fees
New Equipment
Books
TOTAL
510
119
347
105
904
412
768
719
250
**•
Fy22 Ass pd Aug 22
Fy23 Ass.pd Aug 23
{see note BS41
Grants R¢¢eived
DAF Youth Workergrant
Famllies Ministry
TOTAL
4134
-36250
***CPD & Conference Minutes
182600
Other Outgol
Local Pastor expenses
preaching
youth & families mlnistry
travel Iminlstersl
p&s
telephone Imlnrstersl
EIW Refund
misc
800
46
2165
2457
458
1492
11112
265
390
1521
976
Other Income
Office Income
Manse PhonelB'band**
Salary Contrlb
Cameo Reserve
Clrcuit Servlce
40
Sundry
604
TOTAL
12760
Ministers contributlons to cost of enhanced
bmadband package
Hin¢kley MC cOntrib￿lon to Chlldren &
Famllles Ministry Ena￿ersaIary
483
106
7527
Training
Mlnisters Sundry
st￿aMIng Costs
TOTAL
21330
KL Net value of Shamford property. Gainlloss In
resale value of Manse5 as valued by zoopla.co.uk

Hlnckley Methodlst Clr¢ult
Notes to the attounts for the year ending 31st August 2023
Note5 to the Accounts 4 - Balance Sheet
BSI Fixed Assets
Resale value
1st Sept 2022
1st Sept 2023
420K
350K
270K
270K
280K
270K
970K
890K
Sharnford chapel and grounds**
140K
*The value of Kirfleld Drive and Holly Lane manses Is deemed to be eath property's net sale price as at
1st September 2023. based on a fair resale value using estimated property prices from 200pla.co.uk. The
value of Westminster Drive is based on an actual sales valuation.
**From time to time the CircuJt may be required to assume responsiblllty for Church premises followlng c105ure and
ssation of worship. Thi5 results in the Circuit becomlng Managing Trustee5 for the property. At that time the
property is recognlsed as an asset at its anticipated net Sale price as deterrnined by a professional valuation and
after taking into consideration the Iw to be Charged by the Connexion. Any expenditure on such assets, if held for
reinvestment of the proceeds, as the trustees determine, that is Ilkely to enhance sale value is capitalised at the tlme
the expenrlitUTe Is incurred. Where the pro¢eeds are intended to be spent on att￿ltieS, Ihe property is included In
current a$5ets at the lower of cost and realisable value.
BS2 Stipends were pald to 2.5 full time Presbyters throughout the year. Ministers stipends are paid
one month in advance, September stipend 15 pald in August
BS3 Current Assets
Manse5
Westminster Dr
KirPield drive
Holly Lane
Loss in resale value-
OB
CTrop current alc
CFB General Ioepositl
CFB Manse (Deposit)
TOTAL
Restricted Funds
Reserve
Avallable balance of general funds
income expenditure transfers
ICi)81 49918
-87112
32713
185599 174871
-195770
-32713
1230
43
1%910 224832
33198 12846
closing balance
5600
131987
1273
138860
-21127
-67311
51)422
-282882
-24917
BS4 ASSESSMENTS ON CHURCHES
The Circult comprises of 10 Churches (Shamford c105ed in February) and each is asse55ed for
contribution to meet the overall net costs of the Circuit. In making its Assessment budgeted income from
investment income and confirmed extemal grants is taken into account. The Circuit aims to cover all its
net core costs from the Assessment. An assessment on Churche5 is annually determined by the Circuit
Using a formulalc method which takes illto account the relative number of members in each church and
its relative income (after deductlon of certain artual and notional expenses). Assessments on churches
are quarterly In advance and are treated as pre-payments on a receivable basis. If any church has not
paid its assessment by the due date the sum in question Is treated as a creditor.
BSS Manse funds are allocated as desi8nated funds. Monies are not restricted but have been set aside for
manse maintenance expenses.
B56 The circuit employs lay staff involved in IK)th Admlnistration and Mission work. The costs of these staff
are shown in G above. No employees ￿e1Ved employee benefits of more than £60,CL)O. There is no
accrual for hollday pay as it is immaterial: the hollday year ends on 31st December. All staff are paid at or
above the livln8 wage. A grant from the DAF of £800 was received towards expenses of the Baby Basics
project. Local donations are received for community projects, and grants from the previous FY are held to
cover the full employment cost of an Early Intervention Worker. The restrlrted current assets.shows the
value of these grant5 and donations remaining as of 31st August 2022

Nameof Circult......Hinckley.............................. No...23111.
Declarations and Scrutiny
I confinn that these accruals-based accounts for the year to 31 August 20xx have been prepared
from the records of the Circult and that Ihey include all funds under the control of the Clrcuit
meeting.
Signature of treasurer .....
Name and address of treasurer ...l-RS..c H.e!£TI r!f...'&Ac.v.t4.. :.. Lp...C J_£.V QLAK)f)..
.AaAQ.,..Hi/YCkL<g .k.r.afSTC.4sHI￿￿.................... Post CodeL.£ la DA.T.
Preserrtatlon to the Clrcuit meeting
l ojnfirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021 were
presented to the Circuit meetiro held on 16th September 2021
Signature of Ihe Chair of the meeting
Name of the Chair of the meeting
Date .
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of the
Hinckley Methodist Circuit
Charity Numbor 1134382
Responsiblllties and basis of rnport
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Hinckley Methodist Circuit for the
year ended 31 August 2021 set out on pages 1 to 9. As the Circuit's trustees, you are responsible
for the preparation of the aco)unts in accordance with the requlrements of the Charities Act 2011
('the Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Circuit's accounts carried out under sectlon 145 of the
Act and. in carying out my examination, I have followed all the appllcable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b} of the Act.
dèlete or circle as appropriate

Nameof Clrcult. .Hlnckley................................. No 23111.
Independent Examinerfs Statsment
I have completed my examination. I confirn that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination (other Ihan that disclosed below.) whlch glve me cause to believe
that in. any material respe￿.
the accounting records were r￿t kept in accordan￿ with seGtion 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accortl with the accounting records., or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the forni arxl content
of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view, which is not a matter considered as
part of an independent examination
the trustees, annual ￿port is not I￿nsIstenI wlth the accounts
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in conneth'on 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 havell*vo*' obtained independent veriflcation of all investments with the Trustees for
Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Centra5
Finanoe Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10.000 (ten tP#)usand
pounds) at the balance sheet date.
Slgnature of independent examlner
Name of independent examiner
Relevant professional qualificatron of independent examiner
Name of firm (where appropriate)
Address ....
. Post Code w.jo .[LQ.
Date
delete or circle as appropriate
September 2021