LESNES ABBEY METHODIST CIRCUIT CHARITY NUMBER: 1134664 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANACIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND AIM OF CIRCUIT Lesnes Abbey Circuit forms part of the London Methodist District and is governed by the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church. As a Circuit our primary aim is to fulfil the purposes of the Methodist Church which 'are and shall be deemed to have been since the date of union the advancement of - (a) the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church. (b) any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, district, circuit, local or other organisation of the Methodist Church; (c) any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church. (d) any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church., ACTIVITIES Our activities include the following: l. Supporting local churches in the provision of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and non- members alike. 2. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. 3. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. 4. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services. CIRCUIT MEETINGS (TRUSTEES, MEETINGS) The members of the Circuit Meeting constitute the Trustees of the Circuit.(See appendix for names of Trustees.) During the year under review, the trustees met thrice (September and March) to review the mission of the Circuit in the past year, to plan for our future ministry and to receive the circuit annual accounts. REVIEW OF OUR MISSION a. Support to local churches There are twelve churches in the Circuit of which eight are Methodist congregations, one Church of England and the remaining three are Local Ecumenical Partnerships (LEPs)[Methodist/Anglican/United Reformed]. In addition to these established churches, a new church plant has started in a local school, Heronsgate Primary School. LESNES ABBEY METHODIST CIRCUIT CHARITY NUMBER: 1134664 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANACIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020 The Circuit has three full-time Methodist Ministers who exercise pastoral charge over the eight Methodist churches. The Church of England congregation and the LEPS are looked after by three full-time Anglican priests and￿￿e URC minister. A married couple who are both ordained URC ministers exercise pastoral charge over the new church plant. We have three retired Methodist Ministers one of whom is active and renders diverse services to our local churches including the leading of worship. In the Connexional year 2019/20, our churches were not open on every Sunday for public acts of worship due to COVID-19 lockdown. b. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups In addition to services held in the local churches, the Circuit also organised six .united services which were held in different churches. These services provided additional means for some of our members who live on their own to have fellowship with others and to make new friends. c. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. During the year, both ordained and lay members of the Circuit offered pastoral care to the sick and the bereaved by visiting them in their homes, nursing homes, hospitals and in the local hospice. d. Promotion of Christianity through the staglng of events and services. One event was held for the youth in the Circuit offering opportunities to the youngsters to play games, socialise and worship together. e. Support to Charities This year we supported two charities, raising and paying out £421.42 through the CAP Project and raising £765.74 through the 2nd Mile Project. We paid out £3,205.92 in regard to the 2nd Mile Project from previously raised funds. APPENDIX MEMBERS OF THE LESNES ABBEY CIRCUIT MEETING (TRUSTEES) Name Position Circuit Officers Revd Helen Watson Superintendent Minister & Chair Revd George Quarm Minister up to 31st Aug 2020 Revd Nana Banyin Thomford Minister Revd Chellaian Lawrence Minister Revd Patrick Eggleston Minister Revd Michael Baker Supernumary Minister Deacon Pat Soule Supernumary Minister since I Sep 2020 RIP- deceased on 2 Jan 2021 Mr George Kulasingham Circuit Treasurer up to 31st Aug 2020 and to finaise 2019-20 Accounts for Independent Examination Circuit Treasurer since I Sep 2020 Circuit Manses Co-ordinator since 19 Feb 2020 Circuit Steward Circuit Steward Circuit Steward Circuit Steward Circuit Steward Local Preacher Secretary Circuit Safeguarding Co-ordinator Mr Steve Hienno Mr Francis Johnson Ms Marian VanDyck Mrs Di Sprowles Mr Femi Lawson Ms Sharon Miles Mrs Madonna Johnson Mr Brentnol Roach Mr Hudson Jackson up to 30 Nov 2020 since 27 Nov 2019 since 27 Nov 2019 to 31 Aug 2020 Church Representatives Abbey Wood Senior Steward Senior Steward Treasurer Property Steward Representative Representative Barnehurst ' • Senior Steward Treasurer Property Steward Representative Belvedere Senior Steward Treasurer Property Steward Representative Mrs Aba Adebanjo Mr Archibald Dadzie Mr Kofi Narh-saam Mr Seun Adebanjo Mr Robert Ndume Mrs Emma Maddy up to 31st Aug 2020 since I Sep 2020 Mr Colin Creasey Mr Ray Cooper Mr Fred Smith Miss Margaret Dougill Mrs Madonna Johnson Mrs Olga Beresford Mr Eugene Owusu Mrs Ann Hartley APPENDIX MEMBERS OF THE LESNES ABBEY CIRCUIT MEETING (TRUSTEES) Name Position Bexleyheath Senior Steward and since I Sep 2019, Property Steward as well Representative Representative Pantiles Senior Steward Treasurer Trinity Senior Steward Treasurer Property Steward Representative Representative Welling Senior Steward Treasurer Representative Wesley Hall Senior Steward Treasurer Property Steward Representative Mr Roger Forward Christiane Sanvee Mr Adebayo Bolarinwa since I Sep 2019 Mr Chris Howes Mr Ray Cooper since I Sep 2019 Mr Ben Godwyll Mr Ebenezer Gyan-Kodiah Mr Frank Edwards-ldun Mrs Jane Denton Mrs Kofo Famurewa up to 31 Aug 2020 since I Sep 2019 Mr Tony Hayes Mr Michael Cole Mrs Sandy Kennedy siince 1st Apr 2019 Mrs Karen Gilham Mr Paul Nichols Mr Barry Munden Mrs Jan Nichols Circuit Accruals Accounts 2019-2020 THE METHODIST CHURCH REPORT AND ACCOUNTS (ACCRUALS BASIS) for the year ended 31 August 2020 LESNES ABBEY Circuit Registered Charity - Regi8trntion number 1134664 Circuit No 35/30 Ministers REV.HELEN WATSON REV. GEORGE K QUARM - UP TO .31 AUG 2020 RF.V. NANA BANITh THOfvIFORD REV. CHELIthIAN IAWRENCE . SINCE I SEP 2020 Circuit Stewards MARIAN VANDYC.K DI SPROWLES - UP TO 30 NOV 2020 MADONNAL014NSON FEMI LAW.SON SHARON MILES - UP TO 31 AUG 2020 Circuit Treasurer GEORGE KUIASINGHAM - UP TO .31 AUG 2020 / FOR 2019-20 ACCOUNTS STEVE HEINO- SINCE I SEP 2020 Name of Circuit Lesnes Abbey Circuit No 35/30 Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2020 Notes to Genetal Fund Circuit Model Designa*d Restricted Endowment Total 2019. Total 2018- the (Unrestricted) T￿￿t Funds Funds Funds 19 accounts (Unre8triCted) (unrestricted) Incorne l Donations and legacies 12,342 12,342 6,527 2 Income from monetary investments 195 397 592 514 3 Income from investment properties 16292 166,944 16,292 166,944 16,456 166,944 4 Assessments on Churches 5 Capitsl Receipts 6 Grants received 7 Other charitable incomc 8 Total income Expenditure 9 Grants and donations 10 Salaries and associated costs I I Property maintenance 12 Connexional assessment & model trust levy 13 District Asscssment & l£vy 14 Depreciation 15 Office expenses 16 Other outgoings 17 Total charitable expenditure 18 Gains/(losses) on monetary investments 19 Gains/Qosses) on investment properties 20 Net income/(expenditure) 21 Transfers between fimds 22 Other gains/Oosses) 23 Net movement in funds 24 Total funds brought fotward 25 Adjustments to funds brough forward due to previous }Fear ommissions in SOFA 26 Loan settlement 195,774 397 196,170 190,441 116263 6,957 116,263 6,957 109,093 23,431 45,884 1,196 47,080 40,752 765 27,699 197,568 765 27,794 198,860 893 32,974 207,143 96 1,292 (1,795) 13,642 (895) (13,642) (2,689) (16,702) 11,847 1222,585 14,53 47,834 (2,689 1270,419 16,702) 122,802 1,174,318 (10,000) 27 Total funds eattied forward 1,234,432 33,297 1,267,729 1,270,419 Name of Circuit Lesnes Abbey Circuit No 35/30 Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2019 Notes to Genetal Fund Circuit Model Designated Restricted Endowment (Untestricted) Tn￿t Funds Funds Funds (Unrestricted) (unre8triCted) Total 2018-19 accounts Income l Donations and legacies 6,527 6,527 2 Income from monet2rs' investments 109 405 514 3 Income from investment properties 16,456 166,944 16,456 166,944 4 Assessments on Churches 5 Capital Receipts 6 Grants receiiTed 7 Other ch2ritable income 8 Total income Expenditure 9 Grants and donations 10 Salaries and associated costs I I Property maintenance 12 Connexional assessment & model trust levy 13 District Assessment & I£v5: 14 Depreciation 15 Office expenses 16 Other outgoings 17 Total charitable expenditure 18 Gains/Oosses) on monetary investments 19 Gains/Oosses) on investment properties 20 Net iticome/(expenditure) 21 Transfers between funds 22 Other gains/aosses 23 Net movement in funds 24 Total funds brought forward 25 Loan settlement 25 Adjustments to funds brough forward due to previous year ommissions in SOFA 190,036 405 190,441 109.093 23,431 109,093 23,431 39,533 1,219 40,752 893 32,877 205,827 893 32,974 207,143 97 1,316 (15,790) (911) (16,702) 15,790 74.057 (10,000) (911) 48,745 16,702) 122,802 (10,000) 1,174,318 1,174,318 27 Total fund8 cattied fotward I222￿85 47,834 1,270,419 Name of Circuit 1£8ne8 abbey Circuit No 35/30 Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2020 GN Notes tothe Accoun General Fund (Unrestricted) Circuit Model Trnsts (Unrestricted) Designated Funds (Unrestricte Restricted Fund8 Endowme nt Funds Totals 2020 Totsls 2019 d) Fixed Assets Circuit Manses & E Investment erties Investments rotal fiyed assets ment 877,473 326,845 877,473 326,845 877,473 326,845 ro 1,204,318 1,204,318 1,204,318 Current Assets Debtors Loans b the Circuit Investments with TMCP Central Finance Board Deposits Cash at Bank and in hand 8,966 8,966 8,693 33,297 33,297 47,834 32,619 31,813 73,399 32,619 31,813 106,696 51,629 22,528 130,684 Total current assets 33,297 Current liabilities Creditors (due in under I 23,285 23,285 34,583 IA)ans to the Circuit - due in 202(k21 10 10,000 10,000 Grants YablL' within 2017-18 rotal CUfreJJt /iAbth"ties Net current Assets/habibties 33285 40,114 33285 73,411 34,583 96,101 33,297 Total assets less current abibties 1,244,432 33,297 1,277,729 1,300,419 (due af*r more than one year) Grants vabk after 2()18-19 LA)2ns to the Circuit . due after 2()2(k21,i,: 10 10,000 10,000 30,000 1,234,432 33,297 1267,729 1,270,419 Funds of the Circuit Gcneral Fund nrestricted Circuit tslodel Trust Fund (Unrestricted) Desi ated Funds (Unrestricted) Total Unrestncted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds Total Funds 1234,432 1,234,432 1,222,585 33297 3.3,297 1,267,729 1,270,419 1,234,432 33,297 1,267,729 1270,419 Signed Circuit Treasurer LESNES ABBEY Circuit Notes to the Accounts l Basis of accounting The financial ststements have been prepared under the Charities Att 2011 in accordance with the 2014 version of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2pp]icable to charities prq)aiing their accounts in accordance with FRS102 - the Charities SORP (FRS102) and taking note of the Update Bulletin l issued in 2016. 2 Funds The funds hdd constitute: General Funds hdd for any purpose of the Circuit which are Unrestricted. The Circuit Modd Trust Fund has ide purposes defined in Standing Orders and is categorised as unrestricted. Restricted fimds which are hdd for a narrower purpose . There are no Endowment funds. Details of each material fund are disclosed in the final note to these accounts. Any funds may be represented by more than just cash. 3 Accounting policies Basis . These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical cost except that investments are shown at their market value at the end of the vear, on the accruals basis to show a true and fair view of the Circuies financial position and activities. Incoming resowces Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the Circuit becomes entided to the resources, and the trustees are reasonably certain they will receive the resources; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Resource8 Expended This is recognised when a liability is incurred, or a constructive obligation arises, that results in the payment being unavoidable. Liabilities are recognised as soon as an outflow of economic benefit is considered more ]ikely than not under the legal or constructive obligation committing the Circuit to pay out resources. Grants Grants made by the Circuit from its own fl￿dS are recognised in full at the time of agreement or when the Circuit accepts that there is a legal or operation21 obligation to make the paymenL VAT Since the Circuit is not VAT registered, all input VAT is charged with the expenses to which it refers. Debtots and Prepayments Debtors include the payment of the September stipend and the September levy in August. Creditors Creditors include both accruals for expenses and speafically the 2019-20 1 st quarter assessment received in August. Impact of Accounting changes A statement is required if there has been any restatement required to previous reported information as a consequence of the new SORP. 4 Payment to Trnstees There were no payments made to trustees for additional services provided to the Circuit by agreement with the Circuit Meeting, this excludes stipends. IESNES ABBEY Circuit 5. Fee8 for examination or audit of the accounts 2019~20 2018-19 Independent examiner's or auditors, fees for reporting on the accounts Other fees (eg. advice, accountancy seThaces) paid to the independcnt ¢xaminer or auditor 6. Paid employees 2019-20 2018-19 Staff Costs paid during the year were: Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind 87,447 82,224 Employer's National Insurance costs 8,137 6,807 Pension costs 20286 19,635 Government t£vies 393 427 Total staff costs 116263 109,093 Average number of staff employed duting the year were: 3.4 3.2 7. Capital Commitment8 and Contingent Liabilities At the 31 st August 2020 the Circuit has no capitsl commitments. No Contingcnt liabilitics were identified at 31st August 2020. LESNES ABBEY Circuit 8. Debtors 2019-20 2018~19 Recharged pasryoll to Trinity Methodist Church 19 Levy p2id in advance 13 13 Stipends paid in advance 8,934 8,680 Total 8,966 8,693 6. Creditor8 (due in under l year 2019-20 2018-19 2nd Mile project 60 819 Accrued professional fees 2,663 2250 Accrued sa12ries for Circuit Administrator 2,177 Accrued pensions for Circuit Administrator 57 Accrued IA)ndon Mission Fund (LMF) loan interest 217 CAP project 13 Assessments or other incomes received in advance 18,640 29,3.37 HMRC - PAYE and NIC 1,636 Total staff costs 23285 34,583 Ik'llll 111111 111111 111111 lllllll 1111 11 11 11 11 11 11 I£sne8 Abbey Methodist Circuit Tru8tee'8 Annual Report on Finance and Governance Basis of preparation and legal framework The Chatiws annual report and accounts for the }Tear ended 31 August 2020 have been prepared in accordance with thc Charities Act 2011 and the Charities: Statement of Rec Practice 2015 as applicable to the Financial Reporting Standard(FRS)102 Full Name of Charity: L£snes Abbey Methodist Circuit...... Registration Chariti, Number: 1134664 Date of registration April 2010 Main communication address 265. Burrage Roa(L Plumste2(L tx)ndon SE18 7JW ( Circuit office ) The members of the LEsnes Abbey Methodist CiIcuit meeting are the Charity Trustees. membership being made up of circuit office holders, ministers and representatives app< churches. Those who served in 2018-19 as well as those who are serving on the date of the signing of these accounts are given below. Circuit Ministers and officers Active Circuit Ministers Rev. Helen Watson Rev. George K Quarm (up to 31 Aug 2020) Rev. Nana Banyin Thomford Rev, Chellaian Lawrence (since I Sep 2020) Circuit Stewards Mrs Marian V2nDyck, Mts Di Sprowlcs (up to 30 Nov 2020) Mrs Madonna Johnson Mrs Femi Iawson Ms Sharon fhliles (up to 31 Aug 2020) Administrator. Mrs.Ificky Forster George Kulasingham acted as the prinap21 offic¢r overseeing the day to day financial management and accounting for the ciicuit during the year (u stepped down being Treasurcr on 31 Aug 2020. Steve Heino was appointed as TreAsurer wef I Sep 2020 for 2020-21. George Kulasinghatn carried ( Accounts for 2019-20. Independent examiner Gordon Slater, 22 Oxford & Cambridge Mansions, Old Mari'lebone Road, IA)ndon. NWI SEB Investment Bankers Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church Trnstees for Methodist Church puq)oses LESNES ABBEY Circuit Aims and otganisation Charityr objective is to act &s a Resource provider within the areas around part of Bexley and parts of Greenwich fo£ the Methodist Church: The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the Date of Union the advancement of: a) The Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of The Methodist Church; b) An}T charitable puTrose for the time being of any Connexional, Distric4 Circuit local or other organisation of The Methodist Churc￿. c) An)r charitable puqx)se for the time being of any sociery or institution subsidiary or 2ncillary to The Methodist Church; d) Any purpose for the time being of any chatity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to The Methodist Church The organisation and resourcing of regular public 2Cts of worship open to members of the church and non members alike. The teaching of Christianitsr through sernion4 courses and small groups. The resourcing of pastoral worL induding visiting the sick and bereaved. Taking rdigious assernblies in local schools. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services. Provision of chaplaincy services to the local university and other institutions. Public Benefit We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guid2nce on public benefit. Strnctute, Governance and Management The governing document for the circuit is the Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976) Detailed governance arrangements are oudined within the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church b}, order of the annual conference (CPD). Day to das, management of the circuit is undertaken by the Circuit t£adership team along with the Local Preachers meeting. the Circuit Finance and Property Committee and the Circuit Policy Committe Ttustee Training A tange of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion to support the effective of the circuit , speafically the leaflet The Role of a Trustee in The hIethodist Church, is given to all new Circuit meeting members as induction to their role as trustees. Related Parties The Circuit is part of the IA)ndon Disttict and is 21so accountable to the Methodist Conference. The following hIethodist Churches are linked to the ciicuit . Abbe}, Wood, Barnehurst, Belvedere, Bexleyheath, Pantiles, Trinity,, Welling and Wesley Hall LESNES ABBEY Circuit Brief financial review of the year Income trends Circuit income is primarily drawn from the assessments Paid by the circuit churches. The rental income re]ates to the rental of a manse at 27 Canberra Road, Charlton. Total income was higher than budgeted income by £14k. Expenditure trends Total expenditure in the year was £15k over the Circuit budgeted expenditur4 this was offset with additional donations being received from Churches within the Circuit. Fund balances As at 31 August 2020 the net current assets of the Circuit were £71K giving approximately 6.1 months cover for expenditure based on the 2019-20 expenses. We also have to repay £30k towards the loan in the three years between 2019-20 2nd 2022-23 to fully repay this loa LESNES ABBEY Clrcult DECLARATIONS Treasurer I confirm that these accrual based accounts for the year ended 31 August 2020 have been prepared from the records of the C1￿1t and that they include all funds under the control of the Circuit Meeting. Signature of Treasurer Date 20Jun-21 Name of Treasurer George Kulasingham Address 3 Beehive Close, Uxbridge, Middlesex. UB10 9QP Presentation to the Circuit Meeting for approval. I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 Aug 2020 were, or will be. presented to the Circuit Meeting at its meeting on 2o￿Un-2l and were approved. Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair of the meeting Rev.H.Watson Date 2& ]￿￿,1} Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Lesnes Abbey Methodlst Circuit st This Report is on the Circuit Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2020 Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The Circuit's trustees are responsible for ensuring that the annual report and accounts for the year to 31 August 2019 present a true and fair view of the Circuit's income and expenditure for the year and of its assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date. The trustees consider that an audit is not necessary for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act; to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities act; and to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. LESNES ABBEY Clrcult Risk Management The major risks have been identified and recorded by the Circuit Finance and Property Committee with professional advice taken as required. There is a regular annual review process undertaken and recorded. Income and Expenditure is being monitored in total and is compared with the approved annual budget on a half yearly basis to detect trends as part of the risk management process to avoid unforeseen calls on reserves. Safeguardlng Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of male and female in God's own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God's re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm. Methodist Connexional prartice outlines commitment to the following principles: • the care and nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children, young people and adults the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable the establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is informed vigilance as to the dangers of abuse. We wlll carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with Safer Recruitment principles, including the use of criminal records disclosures and registration with the relevant vetting and barring schemes. We will respond without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed. cooperating with the police and local authority in anv investigation. We will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care. • We will seek to challenge any abuse of power. especially by anyone in a position of trust. • We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supeNision and referral to the proper authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or vulnerable adult. • In all these principles we will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice The Lesnes Abbey Circuit commits itself to ensuring the implementation of Connexional Safeguarding Policy; government legislation. guidance and safe practice in the circuit and in the churches. The Lesnes Abbey Methodist Circuit commits itself to the provision of support, advice and training for lay and ordained people that will ensure people are clear and confident about their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding and promotiné the welfare of children and adults who may be vulnerable. Reserves Pollcy The Reserves Policy for the Circuit is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to five months, average expenditure. This should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure on manses and / or to be able to continue, in the short term, funding planned activities in the event of any inability to raise the full Circuit Assessment from churches. LESNES ABBEY Clrcult Basls of Independent Examiner's Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination indudes a ￿VIeW of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items, in nature or scale, or disclosures in the accounts, seeking explanations from the Trustees conceming 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 view. My report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other than as disclosed below") (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: . to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act. . to prepare a(xounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met, or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. (3) I have lhave not. obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balan￿S and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (tsn thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date. Name of independent examiner Gordon Slater Signature of independent examiner Relevant Professional qualification of inde endent examiner FCCA Name of firm (where appro riate Address 2a Oxford and Cambridge Mansions, Old Marylebone Road, London. NW15EB Date 20￿Un.21 ' Please delete or circle as appropriate Independont Examlnefs Statement In cthnection ￿ my ex4•nination, no matter has to my attent (1) ￿1¢h gfves reas(Thble ￿use to believe that in any materd respect Ihe rwirements: . to prepare aca)unts ¥thich accord wilh ts accounting records aThl with the accounting requtrenwts of Ihe Charthes Act have not been mrt or (2) to ￿leti, In my 0￿￿￿. attent￿ sh(MJld be dravm in order to enatAe a &Yoper underst&xling of the (3) 1 nwve nor obtaI￿d Indepen￿ verificakn of au invesbnents vAth the Trustees for Mdhodist Churth Purposes or hdd in dher trusts, bart( balances and funds at the Central Fironce Board of the Methorfist Churth are individualty in excess of £10.000 (ten thcxJsaNI twnds) at the baance examiner FCCA Name offlnn (th a riate NW15EB 20￿un￿21 . Please delete or circle as appropriate