The Methodist Church Northampton Dlstrfct Hlnckleyclreutt frW.hinckleynth0djStcir¢uit.oty.ll 23/11 REPORTS TO THE CIRCUIT MEEfiNG 16th October 2025 7.30 PM At Newbold Verdon Methodist Church th Reports to the 9 March 2021 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meeting
Contents Statutory Details................................................................. .page3 Structure, Governance and Management................ ....... page 5 Objectives and Activities........................................ page 7 Achievements and Performance: Senior Circuit Stewards report ........-.................................. page 9 EDI Report............................................... ............................. pa8e 10 Data Protection Report....................................................... page 10 Local Preachers Report ....................................................... page 11 Children and Families Ministry Report . . page 11 Safeguarding Report ............................................................. page 16 Manse report................................................-..-.................... page 17 Property Report.................................................................... page 17 Financial Review page 18 Circuit Accounts . page 19 Reports to the 16, October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circult Meeting
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025 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: Rev Andrew Lomax Superintendent Minister Rev Patricia Mukorombindo Minister Rev Steve Hoggar Supernumerary Minister Mr Adrian Stone Senior Circuit Steward Steward responsible for finance Circuit Steward Circuit Steward Circuit Steward Steward responsible for Manses Circuit Steward Local Lay Pastor Local Lay Pastor Local Lay Pastor Local Lay Pastor Mr Arthur Bennett Mrs Rachel Cobb Mrs Rosemary Bradburn Mrs Helen Cobley Mr Charles Davies Mrs Sheila Grice Mrs Judith Cooke Mrs Anne Haddon Mr Colin Haddon Reports to the 16, October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meetin8
Appointing body: Circuit Meeting The Charity Trustees are the Members of the Circuit Meeting, comprislng 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 seCtary / Manse Secretsry 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 repsentativeS Ministers and Circuit Officers are appointed by the Circuit Meeting. Details of current trustees can be found in our charity details on the Ch'arities Commission website Property Trustees.. Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes (TMCP) Central Buildings Oldham Street Manchester Ml IJQ Bankers: Co-operative Bank PLC, Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church TMCP Independent Examiner: Mr David Briscoe, AIMS Accountancy Reports to the 16 October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meetin8
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 Britsin. 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, Stoke Golding, Stoney Stanton. r•2 d)¥ Vo'11¥d•F4d Hl•J lthy Eliito . tAtylh •Thtyn O¢ythT Jtrton In LÉicesi • Qrton •Sh••w ¥Ji Ojlry UP1• 5hii.A Th¥lthil S81 Wh .wwrf NCKLEY Il•rtA (j ¢o1trP" ViBurtS• ..SWl¥l Muh" EATOM |Frd¢swlh• AIISfyYi4 Reports to the 16, October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circult Meeting
The Northampton Methodist District oversees and supports the work and mission of the Circuit. The Circuit is staffed by two full time presbyters, who are aided by a Supernumerary Minister. four Local Lay Pastors, and nine active Local Preachers. During the year, the Circuit has employed lay workers in three administrative and three missional posts. Administrator {part time) Finance Officer (part-time) Caretaker (Earl Shilton) (part-time) Children and Families Community Worker(s) (part time) CAMEO Cafe Manager (part time) CAMEO Cafe Assistant Manager (part time) Ministers are supported by the Circuit Stewards and Lay Mlorkers by a Line Manager or Support Group The Circuit Meetlng 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 & Supernumerary Circuit Stewards Local Lay Pastors Chlldren and Families Community Worker Circuit Administrator (minute taker) Reports to the 16 October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meeting
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 experlence 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 Circult Is To make and grow disciples of Jesus Christ. everything which we aspire to do needs to have this vision as the goal. We wlll strfve to be: A rnission 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 sufficlent 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 Reports to the 16, October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meeting
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, messy church and café worship. The churches seek to be a friendly and welcoming community and anybody is free to attend these services. Some churches provide a full programme of children's and family-based activities during services, and to the wider community through Messy'church, Parents and Tots groups, and Holiday Clubs. Four churches in the Circuit are home to Scout and/or Guide groups. Our missional worker is active through a number of local initiatives including Community Choir, Baby Basics, Puppet Ministry and school assemblies. Eight churches provide opportunities during the week for local residents to meet and sociallse via coffee mornings, warm hubs, craft groups etc. Four of our churches support adults in the community through initiatives such as Foodbank and Warm Spaces, providing opportunities for adults to meet in warm, safe environment to share activities or a free'meal. 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 hold 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. lueerismw th&nii volunteers celebrnte Reports to the 16 October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meeting
Achievements and performance Individual Reports SENIOR CIRCUIT STEWARD'S REPORT It is pleasing to report that Rev Andrew Lomax had a fruitful Sabbatical. Already many of us will have heard about Andrew & Liz's time on lona and walking Saint Cuthbervs Way from Melrose to Lindisfarne. There are also the local liturgies which have been written and shared. If you haven't please ask Andrew there a plenty of photographs! Can I say thank you to all those people who took on extra responsibilities during AndreS Sabbatical, it is greatly appreciated. In July we said farewell to Rev Patricia Mukorombindo and her husband Peter as they move to continue their ministry in Worcester. We are delighted to welcome to the Circuit the Rev Edward Sakwe and hls wife Esther. They come to us from Leeds and Edward previously served in Cannock Chase and Leicester North Circuits. We have, as a Circuit, been very grateful to our ecumenical friends at Hinckley Baptist Church who have allowed us to rent their manse, whilst we have undertaken a refit on our manse in Kirfield Drive. The Baptist Manse is actually 13 doors away and whilst Edward & Easther have not been able to settle into their home yet, they have already met and befriended many of the neighbours. It has been incredibly beneficial to rejuvenate our manse. This has included a walk-in shower, moving the boiler and installing new radiators. updating the kitchen and some furnishings, plus a complete decoration. Whilst the professionals have been brought in, l am very grateful for the support and help of Charles Davies and Liz Lomax in overseeing this project and mucking in with some "lovely" odd jobs. l also have to say thank you for those across the Circuit who have turned up to garden and clean. These are the little things which make a massive difference. Reports to the 16, October 202S Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meeting
l am pleased to report that we are close to completing the sale of Sharnford Chapel. Whilst sad that we have had to vacate the building it is good to know worship will continue there. I wanted to record my personal thanks to Cyril Fennell for all the work he has done here in overseeing the sale of these premises. It has not been easy, the numerous questions asked by many parties involved have taken hours of his time, and the whole legal process completely tested his patience. Thank you Cyril. Finally, as many of you will know, Chris Bacon is retiring. Chris has been our Circuit Administrator for 10 years. We are very grateful to Chris for all the work she has done for us. Chris is the one who answers all the difficult questions, finds out the way we should do things and most importantly "keeps us safe, and keeps us legal" Chris always bring colour to the most mundane messages, smiles at you even when you ask the same question on how to do something every year, and when we needed the clrcuit finances sorting, said yes I will learn how to do that. Chris will be greatly missed. Personally, and from the Circuit, a huge thank you for all you have done. As I write this report, interviews for Chris's replacement are taking place and more news will be shared at the Circuit Meeting. Adrian Stone Senlor Circuit Steward *****+t*** EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (EDI) REPORT th A successful Diversity Banquet was held on Saturday 8 February at Burbage. 50 tickets were initially printed, but more had to be printed as these were snapped up. Each church represented provided an item of entertainment based on the theme of celebrating diversity. Many thanks to the volunteers at Burbage who worked so hard Chrlstlne Bacon Clrcult Admlnlstrotor w**tr***rt*+ DATA PROTECTION REPORT The Circuit and all of our churches submitted their 2025 data review to the Northampton District within the deadline. Christine Bacon Clrcuit Admlnlstrator io Report5 to the 16, October 2025 Hinckley Methodlst Circuit Meeting
LOCAL PREACHERS REPORT On Trial Karen Berry is continuing with her training under the guidance of Rev Steve Hoggar, the Circuit tutor. Reports to the Local Preachers meetings on two of Karen's services, one at Hinckley and one at Newbold Verdon. were very positive and recorded how Karen continues to develop as a local preacher. Returning Local Preachers Mike Holt has returned to the Preaching Plan for appointments at Barwell. The Circult Preachlng Plan The Preaching Plan is now based on the Connexional Year rather than the calendar year. To make the transition there was a two moth quarte consisting of July and August. Worship planning meetings need to take place in time for plan requests to be made before the following dates: 3rd October 2025. 2nd January 2026. 3rd April 2026, 3rd July 2026 etc. Once again, we thank Colin Haddon for preparing the quarterly CircuFt Preaching Plan and the Rev. Stephen Hoggar for continuing to provide support by leading services around the circuit. Keith Ware Local Preachers Secretary
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES MINISTRY REPORT Sept 2024- May 2025 Claire continued to work hard around the circuit until she left in May to start herjourney wlth God as a Methodist Minister. Baby Baslcs- Thls has continued to be a blessing to our community and circuit. The numbers of referrals have been increasing and have actually tripled since we started in 2022. We are thankful for a lovely team of hard working volunteers that help each week. We were well supported by Morrisons who have had collections for us. Claire and Rachel went the Baby Basics li Reports to the 16, October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meeting
Conference in London In May - whlch was great. Since May, Baby Basics has continued to be run by Rachel and a small team of volunteers, with referrals taken by the children and famllles team. Puppet Mlnlstry- Over Christmas the puppets did 6 performances Newbold Verdon nativity service, Friday family fun at Sapcote, Burbage Messy Church, Stoke Golding Messy Church, Barwell Lunch Club, Hinckley Christlngle. A new team member joined us and we did an Easter performance at Banvell Lunch Club. Communlty Cholr - This goes from strength to strength - Claire worked hard behlnd the scenes doing all the admin and was able to come along to join in when she was able to. The choir did "Sing Christmas with the Choir" which was a wonderful event and raised over £200 for Save the Children. They. sang at Hinckley Anniversary coffee Morning and has a Summer Concert dedicated to Ruth Peach which raised over £873 for Rainbows Hospice. There are over 50 members. Messy Church - Claire supported and helped at Stoke Golding Messy Church each month. There were around 25-30 children that came along and more people have got involved to help. It is such a blessing to the Community. Schools work - Claire and team built up a good relationship with Burbage Junior School and started doing assemblies there- which went well. Klngdom Bullders- Claire helped at the start of this in setting it up alongside the team she was able to go along and help - there were about 10 children that started to attend. Out of the Box - Claire used this in services at Sapcote and Burbage which went very well. A training session for this happened in November and this was really helpful. Claire helped out and help organise Banvell Lunch Club in the holidays, visited The Ark at Earl Shilton, organised Hinckley Christingle Service and much More- we wish her every blessing in her new calllng. Rachel Cobb Children & Families Line Manager 12 Reports to the 1611 ottober 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meeting
Children and Familles Team Update: May to September 2025 Orlentatlon and Introductions Before our job officially started we observed Barwell children and famllies lunch club in April Then on the 1st May, we helped at Sapcote church with their Friday Family Fun. We attended church services around the Circuit, meeting with anyone who organises any children or families, groups. We then arranged to go to all of their groups. We introduced ourselves to Churches Together in Earl Shilton and to Martin Castle, the vicar at St. Simon and St. Judes, Earl Shilton. Martin is about to appoint a Children and Families Worker and is happy for us to work together with projects in the town. In May we both led Barwell Lunch Club it and organised their next one in August. In July and August we attended the Earl Shilton Picnic in the Park and Shilton by the Sea events to promote Kingdom Builders, our monthly outreach of learning about the bible using Lego. We went to Newbold Church and found out that their children's work is done ecumenically with St. James Church. so we introduced ourselves to the vicar, Rev. Jonny Gordon and his wife Katie, observed their Stay and Play and helped th with their Messy Church on 13 July. Helen did the children's talk at a children's Baptism in June. We have forged links with Burbage Stay and Play and Messy Church, going into those groups and doing a Sunday service in August. We are booked in to observe Earl Shilton family hub 'Little Caterpillars Stay and Play on October 13th and are still forging links with other non-church led family groups and uniformed organisations across the circuit. Sapcote Holiday Club Under the shade of a beautiful tree by the Parish Church in Sapcote, we chatted to parents picking up their children to promote the children's Holiday Club. We planned, created resources and ran a successful children's "Klngdom Builders" Holiday Club, ecumenically with Sapcote Methodist Church and Sapcote Parish Church in August. 47 children attended and we had to stop taking applications as it became fully bookedl Fifteen adults helped over the week, from both churches. It was hectic, fun and everyone seemed to have a great time learning about, and experiencin& Gods love. 13 Reports to the 16, October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meeting
The final Service, on the Sunday morning, was full to capacity, wlth parents and children sitting on the floor as that was the only space leftl We learned some lessons to take forward to future Holiday Clubs. Four other churches, potentially, would like us to run Hollday Clubs wlth them next Summer, 2026: 8urbage, Stoke Golding, Newbold and Sapcote. Kingdom Bullders Sapcote have extended their Holiday Club with a monthly "Kingdom Builders" which starts on September 22nd, led by Karen. The "Kingdom Builders" in Earl Shilton is continuing on a monthly basis with Karen and Helen, and both are talking to children, young people and families, weekly, at The ARK. Schools and Church Ministry Karen is starting to connect schcK)Is and Churches, with Assemblies booked at Sapcote and Sharnford, with Burbage schools to be invited next, Using her Puppet Ministry, as well as taking them into Churches to lead their services. Helen is helping at Stoke Golding's monthly Messy Church and Youth Cafe. The latter fortnightly. She has been in contact with their local P,C.S.O. and he is keen to drop in when he is able to. Helen is meeting with P.C.S.O Nikos on 7th November to discuss his possible future contact with the Youth Café, including a session regarding Anti Knife Crime. There are two Church services booked in, forging links with the local community. There is Burbage service on the 28th September, with Karen working with Burbage Stay and Play on Monday 22nd, and Messy Church on Friday 26th, inviting families at both to come on the Sunday, and going into Uniformed Groups at Hinckley Church, on Tuesday 30th September, inviting children to come to the service on the 5th October. Wider Communlty Both Helen and Karen continue to help and support "Barwell Family Lunch Club, during school holidays. They also have a meeting at Earl Shilton Family Hub on 13th October. Looklng Forward Karen is beginning to focus more on Preschool children and Helen is feeling directed towards, unfamiliar territory, working with young people. Helen has also been accepted as a volunteer at this years "3Generate" at the N.E.C. in October. 14 Reports to the 16, October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meeting
We realise that there is a real need for a "Stay and Play" and a Youth Group in Earl Shilton, so are trying to work through the possibilities and meeting with individual Churches, to try and see what is available. Helen has had meetings with Earl Shilton Baptist Church, Street Pastors and will be meeting Rev Martin Castle, from the Parish Church, on 24th September. She has already spoken to the Methodist Church. Helens local Police contacts have said that they will try and support a Youth Group when they are able to. These aren't going to happen very quickly, especially as both projects will need venues, funding, helpers etc. We want them both to be ecumenical too. Tralnlng and Support We have both got training booked for "First Aid at Work" on 2nd October, and Karen has "Food Hygiene" training coming up. We both have our Group Support meeting booked on 25th September, and Helens, District Supervision session, on 6th October. Karen is still waiting to organise this with her Supervisor. Helen has a "Lay Orientation Training Day" on 29th September, Karen is booking this once a suitable date is available. Helen is also doing online New to Reflective Supeniision Essential skills for first time super¥isees" on 14th October. We also have a meeting with Rev Kim Shorley and Rev Andrew re SHARE, in September. We have assisted with Baby Basics. Karen Berry and Helen Cobley Children & Fomilles Team *•*+****** 15 Reports to the 16 October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meetin8
SAFEGUARDING REPORT The Creating Safer Space Foundation module has been delivered by Colin Haddon and me this summer, again using the newly updated material. We are also able to host sessions for the Advanced module locally. Please note that training needs to be undertaken every 4 years. If you or someone you know do need to attend either the Foundation or Advanced module please inform the Circuit Office so that you will receive invites as dates become available. Alternatively you can book onto courses yourself using this link htt www.eventbrite.co.uk neil-hutchinson- learnin -and-develo ment-off icer-86574095023 . If you need help booking or have any queries please contart me directly. We would Ilke to remlnd 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. Colin and I have recently attended the District Safeguarding Day in Banbury. Two new training offerings were discussed. The first is a Safer Recruitment workshopi With a DBS update, which can be offered locally, and also a workshop aimed at improving our ability to conduct Risk Assessments. More to follow as this year progresses. Please remember that the District Safeguarding webpages are regularly updated and can be accessed at htt www.northam tonmethodistdistrict.or .uk safe uardin .html Best wishes Nlgel Scarborough Circuit Safeguarding Lead Tel- 07305006031 Email ni elscarborou hotmail.com ****kth 16 Reports to the 16, October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meeting
MANSE REPORT Full Manse inspections were undertaken and a programme of works discussed by the Circuit Stewards. Holly Lane Main bathroom-shower rail and curtain Cavity wall insulation checked Kitchen cupboard edging replaced, kitchen retiled & new blind. New boiler & radiators replaced New ensuite shower unit installed Kirfield Drive Existing boiler moved to garage. New radiator in downstairs WC & study. Extractor fan and hood installed New cooker Kitchen cupboards refurbished Tiling in kitchen where required Damaged worktop replaced Walk-in shower & new vanity unit installed Windows reviewed & replaced where necessary New carpets in lounge & bedroom 2 Other carpets cleaned throughout Hall cupboards updated 2 rear steps installed 5 new window blinds Loft hatch repaired General maintenance undertaken *b**W*** PROPERTY REPORT Sharnford We have full permission from Connexion for the sale of the Chapel and Lease of the Burial Ground. The sale is in the hands of solicitors and is hoped to be completed in the next few weeks. Many thanks to Cyril Fennell for taking the lead in this process. Stapleton The circuit trustees agreed to the sale of Stapleton Chapel at the Clrcuit Meeting on 3 April 2025. Many thanks to Neil Cooper for taking the lead in this process. 17 Reports to the 16,. October 2025 Hintkley Methodist Circuit Meeting
Financial Review 2025 General Summary The Circuit does not seek to fundralse 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 la to Ic 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 including Methodist Homes for the Aged. 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. This funding may come from local businesses and community organisations, local government, the wider Methodist Church, or private donations. Children and Families projects have been funded by grants this year from local community organisations. 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 Circult has provided grants for heating costs to Churches from local funds. We make provision for our property maintenance programme in the annual budget. £8K was set aside this financial year, with £8K budgeted for the 25126 financial year. The actual costs are charged and recorded each year on the circuit balance sheet. Chrlstlne Bacon Circuit Finance Offir September 2025 Signed Data 18 Reports to the 16, October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meeting
Circuit Accounts (short form) Hlnckley Methodlst Clrruit Short form accounts for the year ehdlns Jlst AuGust 2025 114COME EXPENDITURE Donalions & Le£•¢les Connexlonal Funds Youth & Famllles Min15try Prtvate donatlon5 TOTAL fjiant$ and Donation¥ Connexlonal Funds Grants TOTAL 5210 1991 275 10120 369 10489 7476 S•lorie$ & AS¢. costs stlpends & asso¢ costs 6020 stlpend adjustment.. 16630 SalaTle5 & assoc costs 115 Apprenticeshlp le 22765 TOTAL Income from monelary bnvestments CF8 Interest TMCP Interest Trust Interest TOTAL 85472 -374 54347 579 140024 Assessments on Churche$120231241 8arwelllStapleton 8urbage Earl Shllton Higham Hlnckley Newbold Vefdon Sapcote Stoke Goldiftg stoney Stanton Sept stlpends are paid In August Pfoperty Councll Taxlwatefllns Servlce contra¢tslMaint Shamford/Stapleton insurance TOTAL 27600 26500 19700 10852 4269 1359 16480 41000 21800 23200 5700 2475 Office Expense6 photocopler costs Postage/Stationery Phonelo'band Web51te Equipment Hlre sundry Professlonal fees office heat ond Ilght .membtickets & Conf TOTAL 562 297 476 650 1038 614 TOTAL Fy25 Ass pd Aug 24 F 26 Ass. dAu 25 FY25 actual assessrnent fjlonts R¢<efved DAF Youth WoTker grant Families Ministry TOTAL 171775 359QJ 173675 278 4683 District Assessment Other Outgolngs Lo¢al Pastor expènses preachin8 vouth & families mlnlstry travel Imln15tersl p&s tèlephone Imlnisttrsl 37714. 1355 Other Income 3CM) 3077 2178 252 1112 367 107 office Income S8lary ES & SG sh'afnford Insuf8nce premiurr Clrcuit Servlce Sundry TOTAL 307 22018 1216 120 24661 Tralnlnq Mtnt5ters Svndry trJve5 Ivolunteeisl TOTAL 2W 8948 TMCP levies EXPENDITURE TOTAL 19860 238572 INCOME TOTAL 225677 19 Reports to the 16, October 2025 Hinckley Methodist Circuit Meeting
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The Hinckley Methodist Circuit (charity registration number 1134382) Financial Report for the year ending 31st August 2025
Name of Circuit cCl No Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltlos ISOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2025 tr¢uit Alod•l D•ovJn•t•d O•n•rnl Fund Try•t IUrn8trfclodl Iunrethctodl IwweBldctodl Fun FwMI• 202445 Incomè 1 Donalons 2 InrxT•lrom ffffjnetary InbEstrrent¥ 3 Irmfrom 1n%Sifft prcyerU68 4 Asse55rnMts on 7,476 120 8,135 18,8 22,766 163,775 171,775 23.661 193,371 23A61 226,797 8 Total Iorn9 Exp•nditur• 16,63Q 7M76 120 10.120 10h09 140J•8 10 s9$ aTrJ asso¢JabJ ojsts 11 PrDpty rnalnknan 12 conr1 8tsses$rr¢nt& rroddknthtlovy 13 fistrfdA8BO88ffnt& Lewy 140298 12211 4,269 19.880 19 37.714 37.714 15 0¢)8$ 16 Othgr outwtr 17 Tolal ¢harablo •xp•ndKur• 18 Gdns1l6sI on netary ItnI8 19 G3in&lltsse51 on investrynl F¥opts 20 148t Incomrfexp•ThJlturel 21 Trafer8 teN4wn funds 4.883 811 2Wi86 137 10267 1Td 12a 9,071 238.615 19MI s,0 -lo13 20,336 4.WQ -17,898 3,731 4.781 20.3a8 23 Styts pd kn thncè 23 N•tmo¥•m•rtln lund* 24Totlfunds broughiforwaid 25TotalfundstaTritdloft¥ar 374 6,993 374 -16.824 2,637 1.177.765 2M4 1.162,141 3,731 43,117 27.832 4.Y1$ 26S.618 362JI8 787.333 6m1
Name of Circuit C¥vJft No Statement of Flnanclal Actlvities ISOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2024 Clrty Mod•l D•lnIted TN¥t Fynd thè G•noral Fund R•trt•d ErKIwAr¢nt Total Fun Incom• 1 and 2S,¢QO 6212 67 4 Asses3rn¥ts cm Chthrt 5 CW Rec4K18 176.650 178,610 1,0 27.365 23J337 8 Tot•lln¢om• 27, 115,902 m,614 67 7M2 Expendlture 10 aNla58cth%od tK6ts 3TT 1.237 129.222 24781 129,222 25,765 12 asSessnt& trt 14 15 t)ffi¢ew 16 17TOtal¢trhaIttxPPdKll1• 18 GO(Ir) ¢m inrstrnents 19 Gakn¥lhx88$1 irfytrtnw 20 W•t IncryrfloxpeMlire 21 T[r*S funds 41A7 12,040 212A61 12.IMO 215M77 000 .69A76 -357324 2no75 350 23 ottMnSIllOs5esI 24 NetnW0m•rt In fw 25Yotalfuntlsbrou8ht forward 26Yotalknndst4rried frywavd 4J6.748 1.117,088 710,336 270075 94,743 36318 67 1273 6.700 21.127 27A32 40M9 1.236,864 1.17T.765 2.635 2A37
Name OIC Hlnckl•y Clr¢uft No 23111 Balan¢• Sheet as at 31 August 2025 fjwqrnl Fund ILknrNtrktsd) R•Blrtt4d Y(da 2D2J124 Trn FurAIi Ac¢ouhts Fthod ¢Irt & E Shfd Ch IA ont 75.WO 75,0 76.0 6,WO itysISW. end5 pd InwabmethvMh ThCP centy FLn¢BBO D•pwth at In 3fy2.W 368.2a5 1flJ.352 18.¢)$6 148.582 3,071 158,018 3.724 BS3 158,Jaa J62,3 0,071 4.718 2.e24 Gt¥nlsp4Nthvthin onpye¥ .000 1ZI333 $4,•00 35,9DO ¥•7,T65 362,3BU 4,71 21 362,288 5,071 4,715 1.1?7,0 LoMI duealter more ihanonE ear Cr£nts Lts£n$ iothe Net886els BS5 7B7.333 071 .715 2.634 1,177,¥68 G¢n¢rBI Fund $bI¢ C4*¢TAl¥Fund liknr Funds 787.333 787,)33 78a235 365.e18 302.388 S.[171 5.071 1,164,792 4,715 R•¥Vd•J FyDd$ Eniommi Fun41 4.715 ZTMJ2 2,6J7 1,171,766 2.134 23• ToWFurtd8 3$2.381 71 716 1.162.141 Signed Cirojil Tre86urer
I BASIS OF ACCQUNTING AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES ACCOUNTINGSTANDARD The Financial Ststements have been prepared in accordan with Accountrng and Repoffjng by Charities.. Statsment of Recommended Practi¢e ISORPI appllcatrAeto charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Finanual Reportin8 Slandard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 102) leffertwe from 1st January 201SI - Charities SORP IFRS 10211. PUBLIC BENEFIT ENTI The Hinckley Methodlst Circutt meets the definition of a publlc benefit entlty under FRS 102. Assets and liabilitles are IniallY co8n15ed at hlstorfcal cost ortran5a¢ti{ value unless otherwise stated in the felevantaccountin8 pollry notelsl below. BASIS These accounts have been prepared on the basis of hlstorlcal ¢t elpt that investments are shown at their market value at the end of the year. The accrua15 basls has been used and trustees present accounts that show a true and fair view of the Clrcurvs finan¢ial positlon and artivities. iv CONTEKr The financial informatlon presented Is relevant rellable, ¢omparable and wmplete. Where estimates are used these are based on e¥periente, research and judgement. The attounts arè expressed In £ Sterlln& rounded to the nearest pound. GOING CONCERN Based on ihe monetsry assets and human resource5 avallableat 31S1 August 2025, the trustees believe that the Circuit is a golng concem CONSOLIDATrON The Cirtult has denominational regulatory oversl8ht in respect of the work ¢*f the Churches within the Circuit bLrt ha5 no legal oroperatlonal control of those Churches and thelr8overnlng bodie5 except in extreme clrcumstsnce5. For this reason, the financial Statements of Chuiche5 Withln the Clrcuitare not consolidated Into these ffinanclal ststements. INCOME RECCGNJTION Income is brought Snto account when there is entitlement and the amount is reliably measurable Oft it is more likelythan not that the economlc benefit of the income wlll be forthcoming. Individual amounts (ateBorised as Otherlncome In the SOFA vlll be shown separately if they are considered material The Clrcuit acts as agent in the matter of the collectlon Irom Churches and payment overof their conthbutrlons to various funds controlled and adminlstered bythe Methodist Churth - "ConneKional Funds.. In this matter the transartions are reflected In the SOFA as"restrlctsd funds" because they are the income of the Connexion. Instead the transattions are disd05ed in the Note5 to the Accounts as iequired by SORP IFRS1021, module 19.12 In accordance wlth the Charities SORP IFRS 1021, the tlme of volunteers is not reco8nr5ed. Further Information on this matter is induded In the Trustees, Annual Rewjrt. If goods are donated, a value will be shown in the SOFA or Notes where the value Is consldered material.
EXPENDITURE Thls is recognised when a Ilability Is Incurred, or a trUth1ve obligaiion aSes. wherethe amount 15 reliably rnea5urable and it is considered more likelythan not thatthere will be on oufflow of economlc benefiL ix GRANTS Grants made by the Circuitfrom its own funds are recognlsed in Ivll atthè time of a8reèment to make a grant without Performan conditions or a5 and when the CirrJJil accepts that there 15 a le6al or operattonal obll8atSon to make the payThent 51 it 15 subject to perforrnan condluons. When the Èrantto be accrued is returrent ovèr more than one year ihe balance payable In fure years. dlscounted to net present valuewhere the dlfference Is materoal. Is treateil as a provlslon for. future commllments in the balan¢e sheet a8alnst the approprlate fund. the provlslon being released In future years in accordan wlth the orlglnallyagreed terms. In cases where the grant has been thar8ed to one fund but for ease of payment has been transferred to another fund any fvture pawnent provision is applied to the fund from which the 8rant will ultimately be paid. VAT sIn the Clrcult Is not VAT reBlstered, all InpvtVAT Is charged wlth the expenses to whlch it refers. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs These are capltallsed If they can be used for more that one year, and Indlvlduallycost at least £SC(Q. The freehold resldentlal property ts shown In the accounts at deemed hlstorlcal cost preSentIng each property's net sale price as at 3tst August 2025, based on a fair resale value using property pr1$ from rlghtmove.com. No depreclatlon Is provided because the trustees conslder the current residential value of the property in its present condition to be not less than it5 historical c05t and. in the absen of any evidenceof impaimient, any deprecbation provision forthe buldin85 component of the property would be immaterlal From time to tirnethe Circuit may rèquirèd to assume resFth5ibilityfor Churth premises followlng closure and cessatlon olworshlp. Thls results In the Clrcult becomlng ManaglngTntstees forthe property. At that timethe property is recognised as an asset at its anticipated net sale price as determlned by a professlonal valuatlon and after takln8 Into consbderatlon the leyt0 be charged by the Connexion. Any expenditure on such assets. If held for relnvestmentof the proceeds. as the trustees determine. that Is Ilkelyto enhance sale value is capitallsed at the tome the expendlture Is .In¢urred. Where the pro¢eeds are intended to be spent on acllvlties, the property is induded in current assets at the lower of cost and reallsablevalue. MONETARY INVESTMENTS The Clrcult's Investments are In monetsry assets classlfled as financlal Instruments under FRS 102 and are held by theTru5tee5 for Methodlst Church Purposes (TMCPI as ctodIan trustees. The v•luation5, at market value, are those provbded byTMCP. ilbl INVESTMENT PROPERTY From time to time the Circuit may hold residential property Iformerty man5e51 which is surplus to its norm315tsffin8 requirements. Where th15 IS thé casè and it Is antiapated that the property 15 unllkelyto be vsed as a manse within a period of two years, the property is classified as Investment Property (whether let out or not) and any lets are at market rates unles5 there Is a compelllnB
RECEIVA8LES AND PAYABLES: BANK AND CASH IBASIC FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS) Debtors are ststed at the amount owed to the Circuit or prepaid. Credltors are Inltlallyrecognised at setdement amount after any trade dlscounts, where normal ¢yedit terms apply, or the amount advèn to the CIrlt. subsequently credStors that are current liabi1Sties are rneasud at the cash or other consideration experted to be paid. The liquid funds of bank balances and deposit fund balances are shown at their realisable values. xiv LOANS AS BASIC FINANCIALINSTRUMJENTS Where concesslonary loans Ile. free of Interest) are made to [or received byl the Circuitto further its charitable purposes, and are repayable after more than one year, they are Initially recognised at the amount pald lor receivedl. the carrying value adjusted in Subsequent yearsto refiect repayments and any accrued interest, adjusted for any Impairmenl If necessary. Where there 15 objectlve edence of Impairment, an immediate Impairment loss Is recognlsed In the SOFA. Subsequent reversals of an impalrment loss that oblectively relate to an event occurlng after the impalrment loss was recognised, are recognlsed Smmediatelyin the SOFA. Where loans requirethe calculatlon of a discounted cash flow valuatlon. this will be so marked. METHODIST CONNEXIONAL FUNDS The Methodist Church Connexlon ralses assessments against Circuits and these are pald quarterfy to their Districts. The Circults raise assessments against Churches in the Circuit. The District quarterly remits to the Methodist Church Fund most of the Sum received from Circuits. A small sum is retalned by the Dlstrfct to meet its own costs. The Circuit may att as agent for adhoc collettions for various funds controlled and administered byThe Methodlst Church. These are detailed in note 3:A.G below. FUNDS The trustees have adopted a pollcyfor all unrestritted reserves whith is attached as a seperate 0Ment. ENDOWMENTFUNDS Where the Clrcuit holds Money that may not be spent and must be retained las capitsll to generate an income the money or assets to be retained are Ela55ified as an Endowment Fund. The capital will be shown in the balance sheet in the column for endowmentfunds. The income may be restrlcted or unrestrirted dependin8 upon the terms of the endowment. MINISTERS, MANSE COSTS The ClroJit is requlred to provlde accommodation for each minister in the Clrcuitand thelr families and thls is seen as a benefit to the Circult. Mlnisters are expected to occupy the manse provided for I them. The Clrcuit bears the cost of repairs, maintenance, building5 Insurance. Councll Tax and water charges. These flgures are not 5eperately disdosed as benefits-in-kind for minister5 as HMRC does not seek to tsx these receipt5 in the hands of mlnisters.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS CAMEO: Communitycafe operated by Stoke Gol&ing Methodist Church CFB: Central Flnante Board of the Methodist Church manages a Common Oeposlt Fvnd ansd a serlos of pooled ionvestment funds for Methodlst entities in Great 6ritsin and provides investment advlte to thosè entltles I Church: a group of members from fewer than 10 to more than 3(Xl Clrtuft: a group of Methodlst Churthes near each othef, ty¢?11 between 10 and 30 Conngxlon: The Methodist Churth in GB which include5 the Head Office at Methodi5tChurth House. all Methodist Di5tricls, Circuits 3Thd Churches in Great Britsln Connexlonal Funds: The Desl8nated and/or R&%thrted Funds held and admlnlstered by the Connexlon In furtheranr* of its tharitable and mlsslon oblectlves DIS. a 8roup of Consu0U5 Clrcults. usually between 15 and 30 OAF: Di%trlrtAdvance Furhy EIW: Early Intervention Worker FRS." Financial Reporting Stsndard HMRC." Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Employee5.' Personnel efflployed by the Circuit On Èenerally apted comrnerdal ernOYment ternis Pr•sbyt•rs Ilncludln8 surfntQnd9AII'. Probationer or Ordained Methodist MSnlsteT5 andlor Deacons who have pastordl and admlnlstrative reswnsibilityforthe Chufd)es within the Circuit SOFA: Statement of Finan¢ial Artiwtie5 SORP: Ststement of Re¢ommended Prarti TMCP. Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes. the legal owner and Custodian Trustee of all Methodist Model Trust property, indudin8 Legaaes, ETrdowTftents and Acojmulated Funds
Hinckley Methodist Circult Notes to the accounts for the year endln8 31st August 2025 EXPENDITURE INCOME A Donatlon$ & Le8ades Connexional Funds Youth & Families Minlstry Private donation5 TOTAL E Gnnts and Donatlons 5210 Connexlonal Funds 1991 Grants 275 TOTAL 7476 F Salarles &Assor. c05t5 Stlpends & assoc costs Stipend adjustment Salarles & assoc costs AppntICe5hip levy TOTAL 10120 369 10489 B Income frimn monetary Invgstments CFB Interest TMCP interest Trust interest TOTAL 85472 -374 54347 579 140024 E4)20 16630 115 22765 C Assessments M Churches {2023124 Barwelllstapleton Burbage Earl Shilton Hi8ham Hinckley Newbold Verdon Sapcote Stoke Goldin8 Stoney Stanton ** Sept stipends are paid in August 27600 G Property 26500 Councll Tax/Water/lns 197LXI Service contracts/Maint 3800 Sharnford/Stapleton insurancf 410C(J TOTAL 10852 4269 1359 21800 H Offl¢e Expenses 23200 Photocopier costs 5700 Postagelstationery 2475 PhonelB'band Website Equipment Hire sundry 359( Professional fees .34((rf) Office heat and light 173675 memb tickets & Conf TOTAL 562 297 476 650 1038 614 TOTAL Fy25 Ass pd Aug 24 Fy26 Ass.pd Aug 25 (see note BS4) Grants Recelved DAF Youth'worker grant Families Minlstry TOTAL 171775 278 4683 Dlstrict Assessment O l other Out8oiry Local Pastor expenses preachlng youth & families ministry travel ImlnSster51 p&s telephone Iminlsters) misc 37714 1355 D Other Income 3077 2178 252 1112 367 107 Offlce Income Salary ES &SG Shamford Insurance premiur Circuit SeNlce Sundry TOTAL 307 22018 1216 120 23661 Training Mlnister5 Sundry travel Ivolunteersl TOTAL TMCP levie5 225677 EXPENDITURE TOTAL 19860 238572 INCOME TOTAL
Notes to the Accounts 4- Balance Sheet BSI FthedAsts ftesde¥alue 1st Sept 2024 1st Sept 2025 Klrfidd dre 325K 300K Holly Lane 270K 290K TOTAL 595K $90K Loss In rèsale lue AI5K) Shamford thapéllgrounds 75K 75K L05$1n resale vafue- O The value of Kirfield Drive and Holty Lane manse5 15 deemed to beeach property's net Sale pre15 at IstSeptember2025, based on a lair resalevalue usin8 emlmated property prfces from From timeto timethe Circurt may be required to assume responsibilityforchurch premi5esfolk)win8ck75ure and cessation of worship. This results in the Circuit becoming Managing TnJstees forthe property. At thattime the property Is recoBnlsed as an asset at $ antlclpated Thet sale prkeas deternilned by a professbnal valuatloTr and aftertakin8 Into conSidet)n the levy to be char8ed by the ConTrexion. Any expenditu on suth asset& rf held for reln¥estment of the proceeds, asthetrustees determlne, that Is Ilkety to enhancesale value Is caprtallsed at the tlme th¢expendftU ts incurred. Where the proceeds art intended to be spenl on attlvitle5, the prop¢rty is included in current assets at the lowerof cost and realisable valu& Manse5 B52 5pd$were paid to 2 fulltime Presbyters throu8hout the year. Minlstersstlpends arè pald one month in advan. September stipend Is pald in August OB Income expenditure transfer5 18056 36209 40121 -11420 149012 172778 178591 12720 1340 59 -13 168408 209046 27832 7476 c105kn8 bal?nce 2724 155919 99. 158742 Restricted Funds 4715 Reserve 44750 Awdllable bal(* of yneral fimds 109277 •Manse Funds are allotrdted a5 desl8nated funds. Monles are not restricted but have been sètaside for regular manse maintenance expenses ThICPlunds Co-op current alc CFB Gentrdl (Deposit) CFB Manse (Deposttl TOTAL 218712 10257 .20336 365618 16630 19860 3623B8 .2660C(I 96388 2367 120 123 2364 Funds from manse sale eamiarked in the reserves policy to UP8rnde mainIn8 mansesto meet the needsof iheclrcultand Incumbent Mlntsters for at leastlhe next Ioyears *• Avallable Funds End¢rwment Fund5
B54 A55E55fvffs 011 CHURCHES The Cirtuh Comprises of 9 Churd)esover 10 srtes and eath is assessed for a tontribul¥)Thto meet the ovenll net Costsof the Clrcult. In makln8 $ A5se5sment bud8eted incomefrom Investment Incorne and confirrnÈd exteinal grdNtS Istskèn into attount. The Circuit aims to coverall its net core costs from the Assessment. An assessment on Churthes is annual determined by the fjrtuit $1¥a fomiulaic method which take5 into accountthe relatNe number of members in each church and its rektive income lafterdeduction of certain actual Jnd notional expenses). Assessments on churches are quarterty Irb advance and are treated a5 pre-payments on a recefvable b351s. tf any church ha5 not pald its assessment by the due datethe sum In questlon istreaied as a crLxlitor. BS5 The clrcuit empk)ys lay stsff Invoed In both Admlntstratlon and Mlsslon work. The costs of ihese staff are shown in G above. No employee5 received ernpknyee beneff(s of morethan £60.IXN). There is no accrual for holiday pay as it immaterial,. the hc*lidayyearendson 31st December. Al staff are paid at or abovethe livin8 wage.Local donat)nS are ¥eceived for community project5. The restrlct•d wrr•rt 5sets5howsthe value of these 8rant5aTrd donat3 remainin8 as of 315t Au8U512025
Name of Circuit... .Hinckley...-...-..-..... No...23111. Declarations and Scrutiny I confimi that these accruals-based accounts for the year to 31 August 2025 have been prepared from the records of the Circuit and that they include all funds under the Gontrol of the Circuit meeting. Si9nature of treasurer ..... Name and address of treasurer . Post Code... Prasentatlon to the Circuit meetlng I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 Vre presented to the Circuit meeting held on 16 October 2025 Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chsir of the meeting . Date 16- <0-2a Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of the Hlnckley Methodist Clrcult Charlty Number 1134382 Responsibilities and basls of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Hinckky Methodist Circuit for the year ended 31 August 2025 set out on pages 1 to 7. As I report in respect of my examination of the Circuiys accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and, in ¢arrying out my exarnination, I havè follo¥bpd all . delete or circle as appropriate Name of Circuit. .Hinckley......... No23111.
Indep•ndont Examinorf• Stst•m•nt I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have Come to my attention in Connection with the examination (other than that disclos&d telow") which give me cause to believe that in, any materral respect: the accounting records vRre not kept in accordance with section 130 of the the accounts do not accord wilh the accounting records,. or the accounts do not compty wf(h the applicable requirements conceming the fom and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Ac¢ounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requiremenl that the accounts give a ttue and fair. view, wthich is not a matt8r considered as part of an independent examination the trust888' annual r8POrt is not consistent with tha accountg I have no concerrts 8nd have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention shoukl b8 drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to b8 reach8d. I havwh8ve not- Obtained Independem v8rrtaIi0n ot 811 mvestments wrth 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 ar8 irKlividualty in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet Signature of indeF)endent examiner Name of independent 8xaminer Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner Name of firm (where appropriate) Address . Post Code de18te or circle as appropriate Sep25
INDEPENDEKf EXAMINER REPORTTOThE HINCKLEY MEfHODIST CIRcurr I report on the accounts of the Hinckley Methodist Circuit charlty number 1134382, for the year ended 31 Au8U5t 2025. Respective re5ponslbllltles of the Hlnckley Methodlst arcult and the examlner. As members of the Hinckley Methodist Circult you are responslble for the preparation of the account5; YOU consider that the audlt requlrements of sectlon 144(21 of the Charities Art 2011 (the 2011 Act) do not applv. It is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 act; To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charlty Commlsslon under section 14515llb) of the 2011 Art,. and To State whether partlcular matters have come to my attention. Basls of thls report. My examinatlon was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commlsslon. That examination includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the Hinckley Methodist Clrcuit and a comparison of the accounts wlth those records. It a150 includes considering any unusual Items of dlsclosures In the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evldence that would be required in an audit, and, consequently, no opinion 15 given as to whether the accounts present a "true and falr vlevf and the report Is Ilmfted to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlnerfs statement. In connettlon with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (11 whlch glves me reasonablÈ cause to believe that in any material respert the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with Sertion 130 of the 2011 Art; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requlrements of the 2011 Act have not been met," or {21 to whlch, in my oplnion, attention should be drawn In orderto enable a proper understandingof the aCContS to be reached. David rfscoe. ACMA CGMA. AIMS Accountants For Buslness 11 De Montfort Road, Hlnckley, Lelcestershlre, LEIO ILQ. 114th
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER REPORTTO THE HINCKLEY MEfHODisr aRcurr I report on the accounts of the Hlnckley Methodist Circult charlty number 1134382, for the year ended 318r August 2025. Respectlve responslblllttes of the Hlnckley Methodlst arcult and the examlner. As members of the Hinckley Methodist Circuit you are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirements of sectlon 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) do not apply. It Is my re5pon5ibility to: Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 act; To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directlons glven by the Charity Commission undersection 14515llb) of the 2011 Act,. and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of this report. My examlnation wa5 carried out in a¢tordance with the General Directions given by the Charlty Commission. That examination include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the Hinckley Methodist Circuit and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items of disclosures In the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concernin8 any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required In an audit. and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a °true and fair vievf and the report is limlted to those matters set out In the statement below. Independent examinerf5 Statement. In connection with my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attention: (l) which glves me reasonable cause to belleve that in any material respect the requlrements: to keep accounting records in accordance with Sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts whlch accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met," or (21 to which, In rny opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Davld rlscoe. ACMA CGM AIMS Accountants For Buslness 11 De Montfort Road, Hlnckleyl Leicestershire. LEIO IL Date: 114th [, .20.26 .