THE METHODIST CHURCH REPORT AND ACCOUNTS (ACCRUALS BASIS) for the year ended 31 August 2023 HASTINGS BEXHILL & RYE CIRCUIT Registered Chanty- Registration number 1134757 Circuit No: 36117 Ministers ReWd Philip Wagstsff ReTr/d CraKrford Logan{wef 1st September 2022) Circuit Stewards Mr Rodney Sinden Mt5 Amanda Trougmon Mfs Christine Thad(er Mrs Pau Foord Dr Julie Todd Circuit Treasurer Mr Brian Knight Registered address for Corresponden. Centenary House. 21 Holliers Hill, Bexhill-on-sea. TN40 2DH
DRAFT Ha5tings Bexhill and Rye Methodist arcult Circuit Number 36.117 Charity Commlssion Number 1134757 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPOltr For the year ended 31 Au8USt 2023 Introduction The Hastings Bexhill and Rye Circuit of the Methodist Church supports ten Methodist Churches in East Sussex. together with the historic Wesley's chapel in Winchelsea. The churches are in a mix of urban and rural locations and all work within the context of their local community. Each Church has its own Church Council which acts as the local Managing Trustees. Within the Circuit is the Historic Wesley's Chapel in the town of Winchelsea which has it's own management group and is under the Managing Trusteeship of the Circuit meeting. There are two Presbyter Ministers stationed in the Circuit by the Methodist Connexion The Churches have a combined membership of 325 in Au8U5t 2023 Governante. Strurture arKI Management The Charity if subject to the followlng Acts of Parliament Methodist Church Deed of Union 11932) The Methodist Church Act 11976) The Circuit operates under Methodist Standing orders which are found in the 'Constttution Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church. {CPDI which is authorised annually by the Methodist Conference. The membefs of the Circuit meeting are the Managing Trustees for the year; the membership of the Circuit meeting being members elected by the local churches, the ministers and others as set out in the sLinding orders of CPD.
Objectives and Activities The Objects and Activities of the Hastings Bexhill and Rye Methodist Circuit are For the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance WFth the Dottrinal Standards and practtce of the Methodist Church in Brttain and Ireland. Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District. Clrcuit, local or other organisation of the Methodist Church. Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary to the Methodist Church. Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity. subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church. What we do The Hastings. Bexhill and Rye Circuit of the Methodist Church continues to work with the Churches across the circuit so we to offer Ministry. inspiration and support in each local context to Help people to explore the Christian faith, helping individuals to encounter and experlence God's love. hope and blessing through worship, study. prayer and social action Nurture faith by facilitating acts of Public worship. Bible Study and other study relating to the Christian faith Provide meetings for prayer, mutual encouragement and pastoral care Work with ecumenical colleagues on projects as appropriate Provide opportunities for acts of Public Worship within the Churches of the Circuit, which reflect the context of each Church and of the Local Community Support the community as the Ministers and others lead Funeral and Thanksgiving services in the Churches or at the local Crematoria Celebrate Marrtage servi5 with some Churches being able to celebrate same sex marriages Offer services of infant and adult baptism across the circuit Support schools (through for example School Govemorship} and in residential and nursing homes across the circutt Provide safe spaces as meeting points Provlde pastoral support to individuals who request it, particularly at critical periods in their lives Develop ways of supporting local communities across the circuit Engage with the wider mission of the Methodist Church at home and across the world
Assist the Weslevs chapel (Winchelseaj committee in their work. The chapel is open as frequently as possible for visitors and is also open at certain times of the year for Public Worship. Whilst the Circuit do not have a responsibility for the nearby'wesley Tree, where John Wesley preathed his last outdoor sermon in 1791, the circuit are grateful to the Local Authority. which makes sure that the tree thrrves. Achlevement and Performance 202212023 The Circuit welcomed the Revd Crawford Logan into the life of the Circuit in September 2022. Cravrford comes to us from Tendring Circuit in Essex and brings a wealth of experience of ministry in urban areas from his previous circuits and experience of ordained ministry in the Salvation Army. Crawford is be based in the Bexhill section of the Circutt, but as is customary for Methodist Church ministers, Crawford will exercise his ministry across the Circuit. Crawford. together with Rev Philip Wagstaff and the Leadership team have continued to resource the existing work wrthin the Churches in the Circuit and have continued over the year to explore new ways of supporting the ongoing work of the Methodist Churches in the area. As with many other charitable membership organisations Covid 19 continues to have an impact on the numbers of those attending worship and events. There was 3 general decline in the numbers attending public worship compared with their pre Covid levels, but this decltne has steadied and the number of those attending services of public worship {according to the count made in October 2023) has remained nearly the same as last year. While this does not give any room for complacency. it does show that the Churches continue to attract people who join together for Sunday Worship across the Circuit. The Circuit leadership team have met regularly during the year so as to inform the Circuit meeting of current opportunities available locally and nationally, as well as to explore future trends. opportunities and concerns with regards to the Charity. Following on from the Circuit Wision day which was held in the 2021/22 connexional year. one of the Supemumerary ministers, Rev Jonathan Todd. has met with each of the Churches to explore what is happening in the Church. During these sessions Jonathan has explored the national initiative A Methodist V¥7y of Life. with members of each church.
The Superintendent is a member of the Governing Body of the Bridge Federation as a Foundation Governor of Staplecross Methodist Primary School and a member of the Circuit is a Foundation Governor also. The Federation is made up of Staplecross and Salehurst Church of England Primary Schools. The posttive yY that the Federation brings both Christian traditions together vffis noted posittvely in the recent SIAMS inspect50n and is seen as one of the strengths of the School. The Superintendent leads occasional assemblies and services for the school community including an Armistice Day service in the Parish Church at Staplecross. We welcomed the President of the Methodist Conference, Rev Graham Thompson. to lead the Church Anniversary Serrfice at WesleVs Chapel Winche15ea in May 2023. Also in attendance were the Chair of the South East District of the Methodist Church Rev David Hincliffe and the Mayor of Winchelsea. Members from across the Circuit continue to Use Zoom for meetings as well as for times of Worship, and for sharing conversation over coffee. The use of digital meeting spaces continues to help reduce the carbon footprint of the circutt. Members of the Circutt continue to explore how to use Zoom as an alternative to face to face meetings. The Circuit is taking part in the national experiment which is looking at how Holy Communion might be shared appropriately in the digital space. The Circuit Safeguarding Team has consolidated its work over the past year and has held two meetings for the local Church safeguarding officers which are for mutual support. They also act as a forum for conversation around current matters that the National or Regional Safeguarding teams raise with the Circuits. The Circuit also have a Circuit Property Team. members of which assist the Circuit meeting in looking after and. where appropriate, facilitate the sale of, properties across the Circuit, wtth decision5 being taken by the Circuit Meeting as Managing Trustees and the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes who art as Custodian Trustees. Members of the Circurt Meeting act as Managing Trustees for Circuit property which at present consists of two manses. a former manse and Centenary House in BÈxhill. The Circuit Social concems group has meet over the year and continue to have conversations about the way that Churches in the circuit might engage wtth their comfftunities. A What's App group of the members has been formed. so that if a member of the public requires assistance. members of the group can be contacted so as to offer appropriate support and Slgnposting. The group can also offer support to members of the circuit who are involved in groups which support members of their community where members of the Circuit are involved, for example, in offering support to refugees or Én offering sUPPOrt to homele55 people. The Circuit meeting together with the Circuit Leadership Team and members of other teams have monitored compliance processes during the year. which includes Safeguardin& GDPR and internal Methodist Compliance for the Circuit and the Local Churches. Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schoo15
Plans for 202314 The churches will continue to hold Servi of Worship in the Method1 Tradition locally and to offer occasional services for Baptism, Wedding and Funerals. Members of the circuit will continue to meet to join together through times of bible study or during meetings for discission and for prayer. The Circuit has SUPPOrted the 'Warm Spa, initiative over this past year and it is envisaged that some Churches will offer this again this year, rf this facility if required and if their location and resourcing are appropriate. The Circuit had hoped to convene a meeting to explore the Environment and Ecolo but this has not yet taken place. It is envisaged that an inaugural meeting will be held before the end of this Connexional year. Some churches have joined the 'Ecochurch' movement which is administered by A Rocha UK and other churches are showing an interest. The circuit will continue to support churches which have with existing links to Ecochurch and will encourage others to join. It is envisaged that the Environmnet and Ecolo8y Team will facilitste this. As part of the development of the Circuit, it is also envisaged that a Mission Team will be formed so as to explore different vlays of mission and ministry contextually across the Circuit. The Circuit website has been revised and updated and provides a modern portal which shares information about the Vrk of the Circuit and provides contact information for Church Officers. During the last year there has been a change in the administration of the circuit. Our administrator who had been with us for a number of years left the circuit. and a new administrator has been appointed. Part of the role of the new administrator is to also act as a PA for the two presbyter ministers. It is not envisaged that there will be any changes to the Presbyterial ministerial team until September 2025, but work is being undertaken as so to be ready for the National Methodist Church stationing process which will take place from September this year to Spring 2024 for a presbyter to be appointed in 2025. The times for Public Worship continue to appear on the Circuit Plan and on the Website. Services are led by the Minister5 (both local and visiting}, Local Preachers, Worshlp Leaders and occasionally by members of the churches. The Local Preachers and Worship Leaders meeting meet regularly through the year. so as to provide meetings for mutual support and care as well as providingopportunities for learning and sharin8. As part of the support for families Messy Church groups will continue to meet in venues across the circuit. Some churches provide space for externally run Parent and Toddler groups. many on a middlellong term basis.
Support for older people is developing with Coffee mornings in some churches becoming a regular meeting point. The Circuit have links with MHA Lauriston. and a faith team lead worship there together with the Chaplain. Links have been developed with some residential home5 locally. vthich provide a time forsingin& reflection and prayer as appropriate. Many of the churches in the arcuit SUPPOrt the work of their local foodbank, and it is envisaged that this 5UPPOrt will continue through 202314. There is also support across the circuit for the Charity 'Christians Against Poverty,. and courses take place in some of the circuit churches. The circuit continues with its link with ADDER. and seeks to SUPPOrt the homeless community through the provision of a YrM spaces. As in 2022-23, 2023-24 has many opportunitie5 to develop mission and ministry across the circuit. and to engage with the communities of which we are a part. The challenges of being in a post Covid 19 environment remain, but the Circuit continue to plan for the future, building on the experiences of the past year. In this, members of the Circuit continue to support the local churches. through providin8 Opportunities for worship, prayer, study and encouragement as each church seeks to work within their local context and community. Safe uardin les and commitment for the Hastin The Circuit commits itself to ensuring the implementation of the Connexional Safeguarding Policy: government legislation. guidance and safe practice in the circuit and in the churches. The 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 promoting the welfare of children and adults who may be vulnerable. Princi Bexhill and CITlt uardin The Methodist Church, along with the whole Christian community, believes each person has a value and dignity whith comes directly from God's creation of humans in God's own image and likeness. Christians see this 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. The Hastings, Bexhill and Rye Circuit is committed to the safeguarding and protectton of all children, youn8 people and adults and affinns that the needs of children and of people when they are vulnerable and at risk are paramount. The Hastings, Bexhill and Rye Circuit recognises that it has a particular care for all who are vulnerable whether by disabilities or by reduction in capacities or by their situation. It is recognised that this increased vulnerability may be temporary or permanent and may be visible or invisible. but that it does not diminish our humanity and our wish to affirni the Poli Summa
gifts and Braces of all God's people. This poliry addresses the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable aduFts. It is intended to be a dynamic policy. It is intended to support the Church in being a safe. supportive and caring community for children, young people, vulnerable adults. for survivors of abuse. for communities and for those affected by abuse. The Hastings. Bexhill and Rye Circuit fully agrees with the statement reiterated in Creating Safer Space 27. 'As the people of the Methodist Church we are concerned wrth the wholeness of each individual within God's purpose for everyone. We seek to Safeguard all members of the church community of all ages,. The Hastings, Bexhill and Rye Circuit recognises the serious issue of the abuse of children and vulnerable adults and recognises that this may take the form of physical. emotional, sexual, financial, spiritual, discriminatory, domestic or institutional abuse or neglect, abuse using social media, child sexual exploitation or human trafficking (slavery). It acknowledges the effects these may have on people and their development. induding spiritual and religious development. It accepts its responsibility for ensuring that all people are safe in tts care and that their dignity and right to be heard is maintained. It accepts its responsibility to support. listen to and work for healing with survivors. offenders. communtties and those who care aboLrt them. It takes seriously the issues of promotion of welfare so that each of us can reach our fiill potential in God's 8race. The Hastings, Bexhill and Rye Circuit commits itself to-. I. RESPOND without delay to any allegation or cause for concern that a child or vulnerable adult may have been harmed. whether in the Church or in another context. It commits itself to challenge the abuse of power of anyone in a position of trust. It commits itself to providing informed pastoral care to those in need. includingthe supervision of those who have committed criminal offences. 2. IMPLEMENT the Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Guidance, government le8islation and guidance to achieve safe practice in the circuit and in the churches. 3. Ensure that the PROVISION of support, advice and training for lay and ordained people is available which will ensure people are clear and confident about their roles and responsibiltties in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults who may be vulnerable. 4. AFFIRM and give thanks for the work of those who are workers with children and vulnerable adults and acknowledge the shared responsibiltty of us all for safeguarding childn. young people and vulnerable adults whilst on our premises.
Hasti Bexhill CIrct nwntw 36M7 Financial RaW The Circuit Finances are aJTrenlty in a 8owK1 positsryi ¥h tolal assets in excess of £2.5M, but £2.1 M comes fr( the wdlue ofthe properbes. The be fvrther enhanced in the future wth the sale of Sathlle Road. and Rye Churthes We had excess expenditure over inc£rfne rx) Revenue acc(Mmt of£59K Incon Revenue Incorne forthe year dcNm on what was expecaed, mainly caused by not receiving the amount from Fair5hares •$ exF(ed. Interest received was hvJher than expectsd to lo the increase in Interest rates. Expenditiwe The exertdrtu on SliperKls was $lighlty htythan eXed. Maintenare was £4K more than expected and Offi(t ovefheads £12K higher than expected. muc of this was caused ty redurKlancy payments, and Ineasad cost ofadministrative 5UPPOrt. F4xed Assets The valua of propertes have Kws•(l in the last 12 morth. ourfixed assets e now vauled at £259K MC than the previous year. The Total nèt assets have ieased by £198K Ma1 due to the atrt)ve. Thè current a55ets have dgcx8as&J in value by £61K The Trust of the Circuit have every reasm to believe that the CiTlt is a golng concern. prinopally because as long asthe continue to meet theirAs8essmenis and the Circurt has a¢J¢quate reserves to ¢x)ver any unforeseen shortfau in irtttjme. Reservgs Poficy The Reserves Polryfor the crlE is to hohJ a nbnimum of£50.000 in aN unreth"(ed ftbnds. This should bè sufficient to meet any unfryeseen item of major expenlknre on manses to be able to continue, in the shorttwm. funding Pnned thrfies in the event Ofa thurch being unae lo raise tr full amwnt pledged bytrm as a contribution to the f>)St of runThng the Cirojrt. Investment Poliw an Perfom)ance The obieclive lorthe Cirujit is a re of retum at least as good a5 m8rtet rales, taking into 8ca)unt the Irustees Icw appetrte for risk. To compty Vith Methodi$t Stsnding Orders, monies for lon9 tem) investment are lodged the TTUStees for MeVKxlist Church Purposes ITMGPI. TMCP acts as custodsan trustee for all real estate hekj by the Cirojits. for all large bequests and forthe proceeds of sale of any propertie5 fofmalfy hdd by the CKcaJrL These sums are invested unthsed Invesknts or hehts on dewsiL The investment retrLmS are dose to tracking the movements in the SE 100 indeL temi deposils a lodged diredy wth thé Cèntral Finance Board ICFB) ofts lAel11st Chur(. The de$t income miwors the des)o$it lates aValab elsevhre. Risk Management The maior risks have been idenbfiad and reojrded by Circuil Leadership Team, vAth ofessional advtce tsk as rerymred. Th•rn k8 a fegular ann revi process undertaken and ffjrded. Income and Expwditure is beiTh3 monit to4 comp1 *ith the apwoved annyal budget on a quarterly basis to deteLa as part of the iisk wement pr$$ to avoid Unfo$ten calL8 on reserves.
Hastinosgexfill &RclU TOTAL TOTAL me LIJtI¢1 2022.2023 •121.2ry 187 14.717 14,41S 103.529 3.0 2,347 14.QW2 128.990 IDtXJme ( 1rrf> 7.B18 t1. 103.521 caPrt RPts GraDL8feceN Other Iv(me 132.B70 067.009 123.036 2$ 7B.410 12,662 29.489 19.183 53.ofAI 75.209 17.JM 33,CIM 8.75S EXde 19 Grdnt¥ 2$ 76.410 10.341 Ptowty rnaintenanc 1321 10.074 31.584 22.017 19,731 39.786 10 31.584 19.354 cxheroul9c4r CaFital PuithaS8$ Gn{sSes) on ID¥e5fvts 246.789 11.412 193,370 177.712 258.¥21 198,321 25B,821 -303.755 118,464 12 Nèt6nwMII¢xp0ndknK•} Tran¥fers betrhpènfvtkts OtheF wrtstOOSSgSI NrtmoY4rnrrt In fund5 Totd fvndstmghtfowd Tcd knnd8 Garri¢d fomard 2DI.145 1.(#)0 4.912 .1r.{? -912 118,464 2276.439 1392.904 104.145 1120.d69 1424.014 -1912 -912 13.453 12.1 198.$21 2.391904 0 2.591.225 1Y.070
H¥tsbNP BeXh & Cwrj Cvu1tnl3GllT B3rte Sheet as8131 Aw¢2023 TOTAL Cir¢uitws & EWiprnt Investment Investrnents Totslfixsd assets 1.1)7&437 1.041.544 1.07&437 1.O41.$44 ge0741 880419 12 2.119.981 0 2,119.981 1861180 CurrertA$8•ts 13 14 11.078 11.076 1e129 ns by trCircuit 1nvestrnents%%1 TMCP Central FIDatu Board Dw) C3¥h o18ank and in TOtsIentaS5ets Currert iabiibe$ Creditots IdL y 207.409 154.1170 361.479 10.824 1.717 34 21680 538574 28.437 315.983 30,1S4 15 154070 18 9.fjoo 1.750 1.75D 750 Losn from ChapelAKI Toial (yrnl lthktes NetrAJrrentassetsJl&8tiUI 11.39J 11.S50 471.244 154.070 12.541 531742 1424.614 154.070 11511 0 2.591225 2392W2 Grnnts w8bl@ aftAr202212023 Laan8 to thecirtyit N as8ets 2.424.614 154.070 11541 0 2.591.225 23929)2 Ger Fund lUnrestrLl T1 Fvna Designatsd FuThJs lunKdI Tolal Unrestii¢t FLTh15 f¢estrthd Furos £NJ(h¥meni Funds FL¥ Z424.614 2,424.614 154.070 12.541 2.591.225 2120469 2589K2 t3451 2392902 154.070 11541 1424.614 154.Im) 12.541 0 2.$91.225
Hastings Bexhill & RYE c11 Cirwit ntjnber 117 Notes to the Acts)unts 1. Basis of accoun¢ing and accourtlwj 1•5 slandaro The finanrial statements have been preparJ in ac0Xdan by GfyantE& St81emer)tof RecommendgdFY&tse {sORP)apab1e to thatitEs prepaiir#J Iheir ac¢AMJnts in accordance wrth the FinarKki1 Rew)rting Slandard aFpkf2ble in tF¢ UK Repubh"cof IrdarKI IFRS 1021 leffectivetrom 1 JaTruary201S-CharitEs SORP (FRS 10211. Publi¢ benefrt entrty Hasting$ Bexhill and VIhodI CiruJ¢t rTre8ts definilM)n of a putbearien1ty uNJerFRS 102. Assets ar liabililie5 are inthalty reix)gni%¢J at cc6ttsrtrawcb v81ue unÈss OtheThse $12tett hi the revant accounbrKJ pol¢yrotes tdx¥. Funds The fvnd5 hekl consmute". al General Funds heSJ for anyvUF olthe Ciriajit 8re Unrestridl. The Circuit McR1el Trust Furxl ha5wbJe purpws defirEd StandirKJ Order5 ar¥1 r6 cagOTed as UnrrI¢ted. bl Restrthd turbdswhKth are held fora narTWPUW. cl There ate ETh1¢Ynt ftsnds as li5t6xI. DetaiLs of ea( material fijnd ar8 disckned in We 20 tothese 8c¥J)unts. AnySJTrJs my be repres8nbJ bynxe than jLL8t $h. Ba$1$ These a(xoun15 have been prepared on Ihe bas ol pr£w¢s * pu¥dw (artnal Insurance valuatiort. other#8m$ are based on hFStorKal c¥)stex¢ept thal Irryestr are aitlEiimartet Val at the end of Ihe ar. The a(xruals basi5 has be ed and Inkstee5 presarrt arxtsJntsthal8h true and lair eW of th8 Circurf$ finarKk41 positKsn aTh1 th15. Content are used these are 1sed on evrre. research aThY Thè aUrts aTE ewresS in £Sterfing. rounded to rarest oound. FRS 102 SORP 2105 These accounts are 0)rnlant11h FRS 12 arKl7rt1 Ihe FRS 1ff2 SORP 2015.. The aoxts have beèn prÉpated in a(xordanix with appkabk charty lv in En9L4TrJ. this the ChattyAct 2011 and SI 321 (Chari1$ AcCnting ar Reporfry Regukn.) Going eonr£tn Ba%d on the MOtrry and htsman a131 August2)rJ. thefTuses beSe that the Circurt K8 8 goiThJ Ixjnrem. Consolidation The Clrcuit d(w seekto ¢onlml Ihe thUrcheSwith thè ateas. YwhKh a them8th exceKrted &)afies. The finantyal Perf01Urth5hlTh Ihe C#tiJrt" arEllwefore not 0)n80ed irto Ihese finanaal ststenn ItTrwffte Recogn"On Income is ilded tn the statem otFmanciol AdNibes ISOFAI becomes1 to the reSoUrs. trustees are r8asonabtyitrt4in reg)LNce5 aj Ihe rtK¥ value rrasored suffitient rel•. Resources Expended Thk% k5 Tewgni8ed when a liabilty i8 ITtrI. or3 conslruc1 atises. thai res8 Ihe payment ieing una¥o#l•b. Liabilrti8S ferngnts&Y a5 soon as an outlkm ecorten?ffl is ConSerEd m¢Jre Iety Ihan not underthe gal orfX)nslnxkn oNgation Circuit to pay out resourcts. Grants Grants [lde bylhe &"roJit from rf5 are inlull atthgtimeofagre¢m8nt orwh8n the Circuit accepts that there is a kgal oreperath)nal otAwonto make the payttrt. When the grafil i8 recJJr¥ent ovei more than one ¢the tsale payable in furE year5 is trealed as a provis for futur8 Cmthents in the Balan Sheet againsl tho appropriate fund. ts provtrs¢on beiThJ luturE years as instalnnts are paJ acc1dan the OFiginatyaJrl terms. VAT sin the circuit is not VAT reQtstej. all W VAT ts doryjwilh Ihe it TEfer5. Tangibk fixed asse¢$ use bythe Cirujrt These are caprtalised ifthey can be used for than orE >Ear. kndNiduatyeost al ast £1. The freehold propÈrty Sh in the acfx)uftts * cvwent lnUran deeftxl valLES. clwh the land nponent is deemed to be zeTO. No dek¥ecaatth i8 buibjing because Iruslees consvjerthe cuwl ¥eswJual fair value of Ihe marth bjikliffjs lon the asSurtwn thal it hwj reac&J Ihe of its useful 8CoMM We bythe yEarndl to be kssthan its wreTht value. AffjTdeprEcialy)n %rJuk1 not be rnaterial. The pr¢)pertyha5 re¥ lor inDawm8nt. Inlment PropÈtbe5 Investment properb88. no prOty ¢ arnnty de1 to t¢ hebj forthe bJ¥J1M PUry>r ofth8 thanty Investmants Investments a vatLEd m th8 balaM sletat marketvahje yEareTrJ. Inbwlmerrt rs induded In the atrourts ¥then reC*Wab and arry9ains knsses on rwaKJation attheyear erKI are 5hovm in the SOFA
Hastings Bethill & Rye Cwojrt Cirujit nw*er W17 TOTAL TOTAL Gereral Fund Trust IUnrestriL#edl (Unreslrthll lwwestrl Fund$ 2021- 2022 Funds l. Donation$ and Lryaci8s Donatson5 Legacies ETh#owments Totsl 87 11XI 187 3000 1¢XJ 187 2. Incorne from monetary Inve8tmènts 1£) Central Finano Boar 7818 14717 TMCP Total 7818 14717 2347 3. Income from InveslmeDt properties 1£) Lettings137 Knebworth Rdl Letting$121 H&liers- Centenary Hwsel Total 11580 11580 11580 2835 2422 14415 14002 11580 4. Capital Receipts 1£) Sale of HOlMesda Road Ma Tolal 0 52(K)00 0 52Crf)00 S. Other Income 1£ C House Various Total 6. Grdnts aftd don&tions 1£) Circuit Total 25 53000
Hastirw5 Bext4t & CirvA TOTNL TOTAL 7. Salart8s tr •s¥ocithd FWKJ Trt tosts io 2021- 3Y22.2023 76SY2 73986 1475 925 353 76 1475 SuFemLvneries ApprenthIP Lety Total 78410 78410 752C 78410 8. COnXIonl a8¥M aftd mod81 trust l£} Connecfjrm¥ assessmert CPF Totsl 29489 Dk8trlct a¥sessine Lw 1C674 19183 8765 1fA374 19183 8755 19183 10. Ollkè aml o¥¢rhead¥ I 88l¥i8S In5uraTKE. Printt"rg and St81k Tdephor Total 11118 3181 1626 1767 19599 1717 1717 31584 31W 31584 Iq. Othoroutyoln Charges 91 91 Utilities Travel ProfessK)rwi Fees Retnova15 Trainng Quinquenia Misc 0 Off Ewrtse5 Toial 1434 5467 2140 2SM 5467 2140 10215 425 1470 1520 3945 22017 22017
Hastir Bethl & R>e Ctrr C{x1bEr3fjAl7 11 TanBlblp Flxed Assgts 1£) ffib"r Total 1861180 980741 880419 RewdluatK> I+) Disposas l-l Tran[5.(+1-> 161125 258821 1078437 10415M 2119961 Fyoperbes are atthe Inswan ¥alti( in D&mber 2022 or wtrthase pnce, isccftsidd ks t FwtValL' for ihe requKement50f FRS1W4 The £4U715. 478437 £435704 TOTAL TOTAL 13. DEbtovB and TnLSt FI1$ 2022-2023 2021.2022 6129 11M)DD PrBp3id stipends Asse5menls 6B76 42 Total 111)76 11076 1612Y TOTNL TOTAL G2r Fu1 14. byClrcultWI IUNestrwxI IUN8wx•Y) FuThJs Brw3htfoThArd PaKI Loan Addit1)n inier8St
12185 15525 191 2t 207 Tc4¥ 21 47151• 251748 171S 171F 12316 3150 1•Ankn 1760 its570 291 11(62 Tok
Note 21 Cash flow statement for the year ended 31 August 2023 2022-2023 2021-2022 Cash from operating activtties Net cash used in operating acttvities 167654 103913.4 Cash flows from investing activities Dividends,interest and rents from investments PrOedS from the sale of property,plant and equipment Purchase of property.plant and equipment Purchase of intangible assets Proceeds from the sale of investrnents Purchase of investments Other 29,132 16,349 Net cash provided by investing activities 196786 120262 Cash flows from financing activities New borrowing Repayments of borrowllng 194250 Net cash used in financing activities 194250 Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period -50,927 522,445 471.518 402,666 119779 522.445 Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activrties Net income for the reporting period ( as per statement of financial actii 198,321 Adjustments for: Depreciation and amorbsation charges Profit on the sale of fixed assets Loss on the sale of fixed assets Gains on investments Dividends. interest and rents from investments Decreasel{increase) in stocks (increase)Ide¢rease in debtors increasel(decrease) in Creditors 116,464 -29.132 -16,349 -5,053 3.518 10,032 -6,234 Net cash used in operating activities 167654 103913.4 Analysis of cash and cash equrvalenl Cash in hand Short term deposit (less than 3 months) Total cash and cash equivalents 30,154 21,660 441.364 500,785 471518 522,445
Hastings Bexhill & Ftye Circuit Circuit nnber 36117 2022-2023 MINISTERS Revd Philip Wagstaff Revd Crawford Lc¥3anlEf 1st septeMr 2022) SUPERNUMARY MINIStERS Revd Jorth Tc LAYWORKERS NIA CIRCUIT STEWARDS Mr Rodney Sinden MTS Christine Thacker Mrs Amanda Troughton Mrs Paula Frd Dr Julie Todd Mr Brian Knight Circuit Tfeasurer Circurt Meeting Secretary Position Vacant Conne¢)nal Funds PositIc Vacant Circuit LrKal Preachers & W¢yship Leaders repreSrt Mr Dawd Ha)SL Homelworfd Mission Treasurer Methodist Women in Britsin Representatrve Circuit Safeguarding CNrdinator Mrs Dawn Novis Mr Stephen Wise Training Representative Other Circuit Appotntments Methodisl Hcnes Representati ptson Vat Lay Members of Symj Mrs Gillian Lamboume Mrs Jill Sayers Mr Tr(whton
CIRCUIT CHURCH REPRESENTATIVES Church 1 Battle Rep1 Rep2 Church 2 Calvert Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Rep4 Church 3 Chrtstrhurch Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Rep4 Rep5 Church 4 Llttle Commo Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Rep4 Church 5 Nlnfiold Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Church 6 Pett Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 V&ant Mrs Jill Sayers Mr Keith Th Mr5 Adela Binns Miss Heatt)er Whtte Mts Karen W(x)ds (Until 31st August 20231 Mr Tumll Mr Geof Corke Mrs Maureen Pullen Mr David Hanson Iwof ?) 'ss Carotyn Lawxng Mr Dawd Hob50n Mr5 Yvonne Pearson Mr John TUght( Mr Pa Burson Mrs Lisa Harringt Mr David SdIes Mr Kenneth Hatth Mr Miller Mr5 WeThty Hatr Church 7 Rye Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Church 8 St Helens Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Church 9 St Leonards4Jn&a Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Rep4 Church 10 Trinty Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Church 10 Wlnchglsga Rep Mr Paul Marbn Mrs Marilyn Martin Mr Armlrew Irving Mrs Diane Funnell Mr Micthael LamLK•Un Mr Dad Funnell Mrs &*ila Sinden Mr Rodrw &"nden Mrs Hethr Brow Mrs Pearl Page Mrs Angela Pepper Mr Stethn Hampson Mrs FrareS Pamham Mr Tery Novis
Basis of Indep8nd•nt Examin•¢s Report examination was carried out in accordan ¥th the general Dir&tKJns gNen by the Charty Commission. An examinatKsn includes a review of the accounb.ng records kept by the charrty and a comparison of the accounts presented wlh those records. It also includes consideratDn of any unusual items or disc105ures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees corKeming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eden that would be required in an audit and conseqLFentty no opinion is grven as to whether the a(xounts present a and fair and the re[t is limrted to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent ExamFnerfs Statement In connection with my eXaminan. no matter has cc#ne to my attenticm". {1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respt the requirements.. o keep accounting records in accordan 7Mth S&tion 130 of the Charities A¢t .10 prepare accounts which accord v4ith the ntirj records and compty with the counting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met,. or {2) lo which, in my opinton, attention shoukl be dr84vn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name Clive Whitehead Signature Relevant Professional qualification or body F.C.C.A Address 85. Wesffiekl Lane.St Leonards On Sea Date 2023
DECLARATIONS Treasurer I confirm that I have prepared the accounts from the records of the cir[1 and that they include all funds under the control of the Circuit Meeting Signature of Treasurer //J/zJ Date IB Name Address Meadow View, Cottage Lane, Westfield. Hastsngs TN35 4RU Presentation to the Circuit Meeb'ng for approval. I confirm that the Accounts have been presented to the Circurt Meeting on and were approved. Signature of the Chair of the meeting Date Name of the Chair of the meeting Rev Philip Wagstaff Clive Whitehead ACCA Independent Examinerfs Report to the TTUStees of the Hastings. Bexhill & Rye Circuit This Report is on the Circuit Accounts for the year end&J 31st August 2023 Respective responsibiltties of Trustees and Examiner. Srgned Examination Certvficate attathed. The chanty's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The CharFty's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an indep8ndent examination is needed. It is my responsibilty 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 state whether particular matters have come to my attention.