THE METHODIST CHURCH REPORT AND ACCOUNTS (ACCRUALS BASIS) for the year ended 31 August 2024 HASTINGS BEXHILL & RYE CIRCUIT Registered Charity - Registration number 1134757 Circuit No: 36117 Ministers Rev'd Philip Wagstaff Rev'd Crawford Logan Circuit Stewards Mr Rodney Sinden Mrs Amanda Troughton Mrs Christine Thacker Mrs Paula Foord Dr Julie Todd Circuit Treasurer Mr Brian Knight Registered address for Corresponden￿. Centenary House, 21 Holliers Hill, Bexhill-on-sea. TN40 2DH Annual Report 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 are part of their local community. Whilst most of the Churches meet in a building under the control of their Church Council, two churches meet in community space, at Ore Communty Centre and in the St Mary's Church Rooms in Rye. Each Church has its own Church Council which acts as the local Managing Trustees. The membership of the Circuit Meeting, which is agreed annually, are Circuit Managing Trustees. The Circuit is part of the South East District of the Methodist Church Within the Circuit is the Historic Wesley's Chapel in the town of Winchelsea which has its own management group and is under the Managing Trusteeship of the Circuit Meeting. There are two Presbyter Ministers stationed annually in the Circuit by the Methodist Conference. The Churches have a combined membership of 310 in August 2024. Governance, Structure and Management The Charity is subject to the following Acts of Parliament Methodist Church Deed of Union (1932) The Methodist Church Act (1976) The Circuit operates under Methodist Stsnding order3 which are found in the 'Constitution Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church, (CPD) which is authorised annually by the Methodist Conferen￿. The members of the Circuit rn￿ting 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 standing orders of CPD. Objectives and Activities The Objects and Activities of the Hastings Bexhill and Rye Methodist Circuit are: For the advan￿ment of the Christian faith in accordan￿ with the Doctrinal Standards and practi￿ of the Methodist Church in Britain and Ireland. Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit, 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, times of public worship, inspiration and support in each local context to: 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 help people to explore the Christian faith, helping individuals to encounter and experience 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 support the communty as the Ministers and others lead Funeral and Thanksgiving services in the Churches or at the local Crematoria celebrate Marriage servI￿s, with some Churches having the possibility of celebrating same sex marriages . offer services of infant and adult baptism across the circuit support schools (through for example School Govemorship) and support pastoral WOTk in residential and nursing homes across the circuit provide safe spaces as meeting points provide pastoral support to individuals who request it, particularly at critical periods in their lives develop ways of supporting local communities across the circuit, including providing warm spaces for the whole communty including the most vulnerable engage with the wider mission of the Methodist Church at home and across the world assist the Wesley's chapel (Winchelsea) committee in their work. The chapel is open as frequently as possible for visitors and is also open at ￿rtain times of the year for Public Worship. Whilst the Circuit do not have a responsibility for the nearby 'Wesley Tree, where John Wesley preached his last outdoor sermon in 1791, the circuit are grateful to the local authority which makes sure that the tree thrives. Achievement and Performance 202312024 The two Presbyters, the Rev Crawford Logan and the Rev Philip Wagstaff (Circuit Superintendent) together wrth the Leadership Team, Local Preachers, Worship Leaders and local church officers have continued to resour￿ the existing work within the Churches in the Circuit and have continued over the year to consolidate existing work and to explore new ways of supporting the ongoing work of the Methodist Churches in the area. Covid 19 continues to have an impact on the numbers of those attending worship and events as numbers in some churches are not yet back to pre-covid levels, although numbers of those attending, and those involved in the Governance of Churches and the Circuit has remained stsble over the past year. That said, every church has shared times for worship (mainly weekly) and many churches have provided meetings for study and prayer. Two of the Churches, Calvert and St Leonards have provided a ￿arn pla￿, which has provided a space for members of the community to gather on a weekly basis. Church buildings have been used for cultural events such as concerts and many of the halls have been used by members of the wider community who hire the space for their meetings. The Circuit also relies on, and ￿lebrates, the voluntary effort of its members who undertake a variety of roles in the life of the local church and in the Circuit, and who provide financial reSoUr￿S to enable the Circuit to function. This support is valued by the local church and the Circuit, and it allows the Circuit, through the local churches, to develop in its core wotk of offering times of public worship, prayer and study together with a pla￿ for people to meet. As part of the Circuit's ongoing development and engagement, and with the support of one of the Supernumerary Ministers, Rev Jonathan Todd, each of the Churches held a meeting to explore present and future possibilities, this was collated into a report 'Seeds of Hope, which has been the basis of the future planning for the Circuit. The report asked questions around present work, and future possibilities, this has been embraced enthusiastically across the Circuit. The report will assist the Circuit Leadership Team together with Church Councils to plan for the future, while at the same time recognising current work and opportunities. This has led to conversations around existing work and possible future developments, including the employment of lay workers to support the presbyters and local churches in mission and ministry across the Circuit. The Circuit Leadership Team has 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 COn￿rnS with regards to the Charity. The 'Seeds of Hope, report informs the Leadership Team as to the current thinking within the Circuit churches and fonns part of the deliberations of the Leadership Team at its meetings. The Leadership Team report to the Circuit Meeting each quarter and assist the Superintendent in suggesting items which would benefit further conversation andlor agreement by members of the Circuit meeting. The Superintendent is a member of the Goveming Body of the Bridge Federation as a Foundation Governor of Staplecross Primary School with a second Foundation Governor nominated by the Circuit meeting, who is recommended to the Goveming Body of the Bridge Federation. These appointments support the way that a Christian ethos is seen and expressed across the school. The 2023 SIAMS inspection saw that the Christian ethos was important to the Federation and is seen as one of the strengths of the Staplecross School. The Methodist Govemors lead occasional assemblies and ServI￿S for the school communty including an Annist1￿ Day service in the Parish Church in Stsplecross village. 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 spa￿S continues to help redu￿ the carbon footprint of the circuit. The Circuit continues to take part in the national discernment exploring the theology of Holy Communion in the digital space. The work of the Circuit Safeguarding Team has been limited over the past year due to illness and a member of the Circuit Leadership Team agreed to be part of the team on a limited time basis and has been instrumental in continuing the work of the team through the year. The team currently explores matters that the National or Regional Safeguarding teams raise with the Circuits. The team will also co-ordinate DBS checks in conjunction with the church safeguarding offi￿rS who have stepped up to this role on a temporary basis. The team arrange meetings of the Local Church safeguarding officers during the year to which the District Safeguarding OffI￿r is invited so that current trends and developments in safeguarding within the Methodist Church can be shared. Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schoots The Circuit also has a Circuit Propety Team, members of which assist the Circuit meeting in looking after and. where appropriate, facilitate the sale of, properties across the Circuit. The team have also been instrumentsl in reviewing the rent at the manse in Knebworth Road in collaboration with the Custodian Trustees. Members of the Circuit Meeting act as Managing Trustees for Circuit property which at present consists of two current manses, the fonner manse in Knebworth Road and Centenary House in Bexhill, together with the Methodist Church building at Sackville Road and are supporting Rye Methodist Church in the sale of their Chapel building. The Circuit meeting together with the Circuit Leadership Team and members of other teams have monitored compliance processes during the year which includes Safeguarding, GDPR and intemal Methodist Compliance for the Circuit and the Local Churches. The development of teams of those who want to support the Circuit work is progressing. The Circuit Leadership Team, the Local Preachers and Worship Leaders meeting and the Circuit propety team and the Safeguarding team are all actively involved in the lrfe of the circuit. The Social Issues group maintain a WhatsApp group. it is envisaged that an Environmental Issues Team and a Mission team will be developed in the future. Public worship is maintained across all the Churches in the Circuit led by the Presbyters, Local preachers. worship leaders and occasionally church congregations. The use of video addresses is being trialled. Churches offer other times of meeting including for Messy Church, Messy Vintsge, Toddler groups, groups for mutual support in the communty and wann spaces. There is a rich and varied musical tradition in the circuit which is shown by providing Spa￿ for music making including Organ recitals and community musical events. Plans for 202415 The churches continue to hold services of Worship in the Methodist 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 discussion and for prayer. The circuit has supported the Wami Space, initiative over this past year and it is envisaged that some Churches will offer this again this year, rf this facilrty if required, and rf their location and resourcing are appropriate. Churches work in partnership with other agencies, eg Christians Against Povety, and the Salvation Army Job Support worker who assist members of the communty when asked. Some churches have joined the 'Ec(Ichurch' movement which is administered by A Rocha UK and other churches are showing an interest in this scheme. The circuit will continue to support churches which have with existing links to Eco-church and will encourage others to join. Just outside the 2023124 reporting period, the Methodist Church at Battle was awarded a Bronze Ec(Fchurch award, and is moving towards a Silver award. The updated Circuit website continues to provide a modem portal, which shares information about the work of the circuit and provides contact information for Church OffI￿rS. Our new Circuit administrator has settled into the role and is assisting members of the circuit through, for example, supporting the production of the circuit preaching plan, being a point of contact for enquiries and acting as a PA for the two Presbyter ministers. There will be changes to the Presbyterial ministerial team in September 2025, the current Superintendent retires from the active work in JulylAugust 2025 and work is being undertaken as so to be ready for the National Methodist Church stationing prO￿sS which will tske place from September 2024 this year to Spring 2025 for presbyter to be appointed in September 2025. Support for older people is developing with Coffee mornings in some churches becoming a regular meeting point and 'Messy Vintage, has started at Battle Methodist Church. 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 homes locally which provide a time for singing, reflection and prayer as appropriate. Many of the churches in the circuit support the work of their local foodbank and it is envisaged that this support will continue through 202415. There is also support across the circuit for the Charty 'Christians Against Povety, and courses take pla 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 warm spaces. As in 2023 - 24, the connexional year 2024 - 25 has within it many opportunities 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 providing opportunities for worship, prayer, study and encouragement as each church seeks to work within their local context and community. As part of the development planning for the Circuit it is envisaged that a number of lay workers will be appointed in Churches across the Circuit. This initiative was agreed by the Circuit Meeting following the publication and discussion around the 'Seeds of Hope, report. This will allow for time to be given to wider community support and development as well as provision for developing existing work across the Circuit as appropriate. The first two lay workers have been appointed to undertake pastoral work and an appointment has been made for a paid appointment to develop existing work and explore ways of developing new work in Battle and Ninfield. Further workers who will work across drfferent communrties across the Circuit will allow new possibilities to be developed in 2024125. Hastin s Bexhlll & e Clrcult Clrcult number 36117 Financial Review The Circuit FInan￿S are currentFy in a sound position wrth total assets in excess of £2.7M, but £2.2M comes from the value of the properties . The position will be further enhan￿d in the future with the sale of Sackville Road, and Rye Churches Income Revenue income was £237K , which included a new Legacy of £23K and the retumed donation from the The Ministers Pension fund of £50K so excluding these items the income was £ 164K.. Interest received was £19K more than budgetted for due to increased market rates, Fairshare contributions 4¥ere £19 K short of the budgetted ffigu￿, which had already been subsidised by the District Expenditure The total expenditure was in line with the planned budget, property maintence was under spent by £5K but the expenditure on Quinquennial inspections was greater than the budgetted figure by a similar figure. This Varian￿ was caused by the need to clear the backlog of inspections caused bt the COVID restrictions Flxed Assets The value of propertEs have In￿ased in the last 12 months, hence our fixed assets are now vauled at £71K more A88ets The Total net assets have increased by £113K mainty due to the above, current assets have inccreased in valueand wth the additional income received The Trustees of the Circuit have every reason to believe that the Circuit is a going concern, principally because as long asthe churches continue to meet their Assessments and the Circuit has adequate ￿SerVeS to cover any unforeseen shortfall in income. Resenies Policy The Reserves Policy for the Circuit is to hold a minimum of £50.000 in all unrestricted funds. This should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of rnajor expenditure on manses and to be able to continue, and in the short term, funding planned activities in the event of any church being unable to raise the full amount pledged by them as a contribution to the cost of the Circurt. Safe uardin Circuit Princi les and commilrnent for the Hastin s Bexhill and R The Circuit commits itself to ensuring the implementstion of the Connexional Safeguarding Policy; government legislation, guidan￿ 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. Safe uardin Polic Summa The Methodist Church, along with the whole Christian community, believes each person has a value and dignity which 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 protection of all children, young people and adults and affirms 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 affirm the gifts and gra￿S of all God's people. This policy addresses the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is intended to be 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 2007: 'As the people of the Methodist Church we are Con￿rned with the wholeness of each individual within God's purpose for everyone. We s￿k to safeguard all members of the church communty 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 tske the fonn 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, including spiritual and religious development. It accepts its responsibility for ensuring that all people are safe in its 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, communities and those who care about them. It takes seriously the issues of promotion of welfare so that each of us can reach our full potential in God's grace. The Hastings, Bexhill and Rye Circuit commits itself to: 1. RESPOND without delay to any allegation or cause for con￿rn that child or vulnerable adult may have been hanned, 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 infomed pastoral care to those in need, including the supervision of those who have committed criminal offences. 2. IMPLEMENT the Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Guidan￿, govemment legislation and guidan￿ 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 responsibilities 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 responsibility of us all for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults whilst on our premises. Hastongs BexlMII & Rye Circuil CIT￿11 runber W17 Notes to the Accounts 1. Basls of a¢￿untIng and accounling wlicles AccountirKJ standard The finanrAal slatements have been Iwared in ac￿dan￿ willVlcc¥%Nth and Rep2024 2022.2023 F￿ad A¥s¢ts Circurt Mans&s & Equifftnt Investment prcyrties Investments Total T￿e￿ asséts 1.100.924 1,0￿.4￿9 1.100,924 1.090,499 1078437 1041544 12 2.191.423 0 2.191,423 2119981 Current Assets Debtors and prepayn￿n Loans by Circuit Investments TMCP Central Flnanee Boa￿ D•pxils Cash at Bank and in hand Tolal eurrent a¥8ets Current liabili￿$ Creditors Idue In 1 Accruals Total ¢urronl liats'ltho Net current assa￿18t￿l￿19￿ 13 14 11076 231.572 51,180 158.225 389,798 58,474 81.365 518,838 1480 79885 30154 482595 15 346.788 18 3.172 3.172 800 3,972 512,6e6 9600 1750 11350 471245 3.972 344.816 Total asBets ths current li&￿161485 2.536.ZJ9 158.225 9.828 0 1704,089 2S91228 Long t•rm Ilablll￿•5 8ft¢r mtyg than y¢¥) Grants Payab￿ aftsr 2023124 Loan6 lo the Cirwrt Net 888•ts 2.536,239 158.225 0 2,704,089 2591228 Funds ofthts Cirvjit General Fund li)n￿1n.¢¢edI ClrcJJlt Modèl Trust Fund IUrw•strthdl Designated Funds IUnrnstnct8dl Total unre6tn.cted Funds RÉ8lricted Fun¢Js EtKltr•Ment Funds Total Funds 2.S36.23 2,536.239 158.225 9,828 2.704,089 2424614 154070 12541 2691225 158225 2.536,rdg 158.225 0 2.704,089 2891225 Hastings Bexhill & Rye Circuit Cirwit number 3&17 TOTAL TOTAL Circurt Mcrfjel DesMJnated General Fund Trust Funds (un￿$trIcted) {Un￿tricted) {unrestrK*edl Restrirted ErKltrMnent 2023- Funds Funds 2024 2022- 2023 1. Donatlons and Lega¢l8s Donations Legacies Endowments Total 187 23170 23170 23170 23170 187 2. Income from monelary Investments {£ Central Finance Board 12281 470 12751 14717 TMCP Total 12288 12288 13872 26623 470 14717 3. Income from Invoslment proportles {£) Lettings137 Knebworth Rdl Lettings121 HollK?rs- Centenary House) Total 12720 12720 11580 2157 2157 2158 14876 2835 14415 12720 4. Capltal Recelpts 1£> Total 0 520000 6. Other in¢ome (£1 Retum of donation to th8 Ministers Pension Fund Various Total soooo 19 50019 167 167 6. Grants and donatlons {£ New Bequest- Syfvia Miller 23170 23170 Total 23170 23170 Hastings Bexhill & Rye Circuil Circuit number 36117 7. Salarlès and associated ¢osts 1£) 202& 2022- 2024 2023 82954 73986 1880 925 298 Stipends Supemumeries Apprents￿hiP Levy 83081 Total 85214 75209 8. Connoxlonal as8088ment and model trust levy (£1 Connectional assessment CPF GPF Total 29795 29795 33004 5203 $204 29795 5204 34998 33004 9. Dl8trl¢t a8•Msmgnt and loyy Di81rict as6es$merrt Levy Total 7354 7354 19183 7354 19183 202> 2024 15878 7159 5788 2022- 2023 10. Offlce and O￿rh•ad* (£) Admin Salaries Office Insuran¢e, Prints'ng and Stationery Telephone Total 15876 7159 5788 2006 5499 1861 3459 12825 28543 28543 11. Othèr outgolngs Charges Rates 12C6 7378 1573 4911 7925 1645 7378 4016 4911 7925 1900 2443 Travel Professional Fees Removals Training Quinquenials Mi$¢ One Off Expenses 5467 2140 400 1520 2136 7007 254 71)07 955 701 H8$brw BexffiJ"Il & ¢I￿j6t Cirtsjit number 36117 udirvj ￿￿. fittir¥Js and under 12. Tangll>l* Flx•d AM•ts IÉ) Bakince brouahtfor%Ydrd 2023 AddlI￿n$ Revaluattons l+kl Di$ptssaL% l-l Transfors. l+l-) 8aLqnc8 c8rrièJ foTh%*td 2024 1078437 1041544 2119981 71442 11U)924 1090499 2191423 Prowties are atth• insurance valuation in December 2023 or wrtha2a prica, vthich 1$ consthred to te 'FairV81ue' th8 requir8rn8nts Th8 C*ne £550630, 5(#)924 W(*>JLqr*J• Road ol FRS102 13. 0•lrtorn and pr•payrnthts Unrgslrlr 1£) Funds PT8P8id $ty"pend8 A898$m￿ts 7002 887e 4200 Totsl 7f 11078 1& Surnm*rydfr¥thlÈJ FLrdsh 154071 IAothl TruStFwMI 2320 CKrAd1Acc￿jrt 15253 1SJ15 1S925 19)591 21265 EJohn Hwyey 21265 24163 $69797 VanOUE SJckbilfj Rd 241&8 3$1 T¢A 56474 58474 511 61 ¥)154 1710 3127 3127 1718 Tr#￿ E T￿1 Ji 475 Pr•*thW 7TgJ 19. Fws Jnts It) dgpJndWI EN￿*￿￿2021.1J 750 718 718 NICO 1W 145 AppreDtr• LW T*Jt41 Note 21 Cash flow statement for the year ended 31 August 2024 YEARS 2023-2024 2022-2023 Cash from o ratin Net cash used in o activities eratin activities 60864 167654 Cash flows from investin activities Dividends,interest and rents from investments Proceeds from the sale of ro lant and Purchase of ro lant and e ment Purchase of intan ible assets Proceeds from the sale of investments Purchase of investments Other 41499 29132 ui ment ui Net cash rovided b investin activities 102363 196786 Cash flows from financin New borrowin Re ments of borrowin activities Net cash used in financin activities Chan e in cash and cash e uivalents in the re orttn Cash and cash e uivalents at the be innin of the re Cash and cash e uivalents at the end of the re rtin eriod rtin 38117 471518 509635 -50927 522445 471518 nod Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from o ralin acttvities Net income for the re rtin riod as r statement of financial actSVities Ad'ustments for.. De reciation and amortisation char 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 Idecrease in debtors increasel decrease in creditors 112865 198321 es 41499 -29132 4074 -6428 -5053 3518 Net cash used in o eratin activities 60864 167654 Anal sis of cash and cash Cash in hand Short term de osit less than 3 months Total cash and cash uivalents uivalent 61365 448271 509636 30154 441365 471519 Hastings Bexhill & Rye Circuit Circuit number 36117 2023-24 MINISTERS Rev'd Philip Wagstaff Rev'd Crawford Logan SUPERNUMARY MINISTERS Rewd Jonathan Todd LAYWORKERS iIA CIRCUIT STEWARDS Mr Rodney Sinden Christine Thacker Mrs Amanda Troughton Mrs Paula Foord Dr Julie Todd Mr Brian Knight Circuit Treasurer Circuit Meeling Secretary Position Vacant Connexional Funds Position Vacant Cirwit Committee Representatives Circuit Local Preachers & Worship Leaders representative David Hanson Homelworld Mission Treasurer Methodist Women in Britain Representative Circuit Safeguarding Ct>ordinator Mr David Hanson Mrs Dawn Novis Stephen Wise Training Representative Postion Vacant other Circuit Appointments Methodist Homes Representative Position Vacant Lay Members of Synod Mrs Gillian Lamboume Mrs Jill Sayers Mr John Troughton CIRCUIT CHURCH REPRESENTATIVES Church l Battle Rep1 Rep2 Church 2 Calvert Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Rep4 Church 3 Chrlstchurch Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Rep4 Reps Church 4 Llttle Common Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Rep4 Church 6 Nlnfield Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Church 6 Pett Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Mrs Jill Sayers Mr Keith Thacker Mrs Adela Binns Miss Heather White fvlr Barry Tumwell Mr Geof Corke Mrs Maureen Pullen David Hanson Miss Carolyn Lapping Mr David Hobson Mrs Yvonne Pearson Mr John Troughton Mr Paul 8up8on Mrs Lisa Harrington Mr David Swales Mr Kenneth Hatch Mr Keith Miller Mrs Wendy Hatch Church 7 Rye Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Church 8 St Helen8 Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Church 9 St Leonards•on4ea Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Rep4 Church 10 Trlnlty Rep1 Rep2 Rep3 Church 10 Wlnchols•a Rep Mr Paul Martin Mrs Marilyn Martin Mr Andrew Irving Mrs Diane Funnell Mr Mlchael Lambourne Mr David Funnell Mrs Sheila Sinden Mr Rodney Sinden Mrs Heather Brown Mrs Peart Page Mrs Angela Pepper Mr Stephen Hampson Mrs Frances Pamham Mr Terry Novis Bas18 of Indep•nd•nt Examlnevs Roport My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examinats'on includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that w)uld be required in an audit and consequently rm) opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a and fair vi&rf and the report is limited to those matter8 set out in the statement below. Independont Examlnafs Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to beI￿ve that in any material respect the requirements: •to keep accouniing records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act. .to prepare accounts which accord wth the accourting records and compty 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. Name Clive Whitehead Signature Relevant Professional qualification or body F.C.CA Address 85, west[￿ld Lane.St Leonards On Sea Date 2024