Lincoln Methodist Circuit TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT – Year ending 31 AUGUST 2022
INTRODUCTION:
This is the Trustees' Annual Report for Lincoln Methodist Circuit, a circuit consisting of eighteen active Methodist churches (two are Local Ecumenical Partnerships). The churches have yet to return to pre COVID numbers, although lettings are now slowly returning, as the communities become more optimistic and hopeful.
AIMS AND ORGANISATION:
The vision for the circuit is: 'FOLLOWING JESUS, CONNECTING COMMUNITIES, SERVING TOGETHER'.
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The Circuit employs four full-time ministers and one part-time minister who oversee the work of the Churches. One full-time minister works 40% of their time in the circuit, he is also the Agricultural Chaplain. Two active supernumerary ministers support the ministers. The circuit also employs two part-time administrators. The circuit also employed (until July 2023) an Eden Team Manager (Message Trust) at one of the churches.
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Governance of the circuit is by the members/trustees of the Circuit Meeting, constitutionally derived from three members of each church council. The day-to-day management of the circuit falls to the Circuit Leadership Team (CLT).
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The CLT comprises of the ministers, employees and currently four circuit stewards appointed annually by the circuit meeting (who normally hold office for no longer than six years).
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The circuit promotes, supports, and funds the ‘Message Trust’ – Eden Project, which seeks to reach out to the people of the community and offer support, compassion, and grace.
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The circuit produces a quarterly preaching plan to ensure regular acts of worship take place in each church although these were replaced by on-line services during the lock-down in April and May. These are open to all people, without a charge. There is a ‘Methodist Housing Association’ (MHA) home in the circuit and an act of worship takes place there every Sunday afternoon when restrictions allow.
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The circuit also produces a quarterly newsletter to inform churches of updates and events.
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The circuit supports the work of the ‘Road Hog’ through donations and personnel. Unfortunately, since COVID the bus has not returned to its normal schedule of work.
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‘Causeway Prospects’ after a break because of Covid restrictions have now restarted. A new venue has been found and this has enabled the project to be successfully re-launched. Numbers attending are good, coming from a mixture of previous attendees and new attendees.
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Three churches in the circuit offer community support as distribution centres for ‘Community Larder’ and ‘Lincoln Foodbank’ and more recently ‘Community Grocery’ too.
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The other churches of the circuit support the ‘Community Larder,’ ‘Lincoln Foodbank’ and the ‘YMCA’ by encouraging individuals to donate suitable foodstuffs via the churches. Many of the churches also donate the gifts of food received through Harvest Festivals and local shops.
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The congregations and individuals actively support with donations and collections at Christmas services young person’s charities such as ‘Action for Children’ and ‘The Children’s Society.’
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One church is a branch of the debt action charity ‘Christians Against Poverty’ (CAP), aided by grants and support from the circuit and outside organisations and other denominations.
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Two churches host ‘Night Light Café’ offering crisis help and support.
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Many churches are actively involved with a city-wide initiative, ‘Food in School Holidays (FISH),’ providing food vouchers to families in need during the school holidays.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR:
The impact of COVID still remains, church communities within the circuit are still awaiting the return of many of their members. The opportunities for fundraising and lettings income is slowly increasing. The churches try to maintain all their usual activities in various innovative ways, such as:
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Carers and Tots groups meet in churches and provide great opportunities for young parents and carers to meet and support each other, church members organizing the groups can offer help and guidance.
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Monthly men’s and women’s breakfasts take place, usually with an outside speaker, in a relaxed setting away from church premises, but COVID has seriously impacted on their delivery.
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Many Luncheon Clubs have yet to be return and operate in churches, plans are still in place to provide this vital link to local communities, ensuring that those who attend receive at least one hot meal a week, and giving them a chance to meet and socialise with others, have had to close temporarily.
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Many churches have fellowship groups or cells meeting during the week to strengthen and develop their Christian faith through interaction, sharing experiences and study. The circuit also provides specific materials to allow a common study across all the groups (such as Lent and Advent). The use of video platforms such as Zoom has increased greatly.
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Family services are held across the circuit. Where there are associated uniformed groups Parade Services are held that can also attract parents to church. ‘Messy Church’ services also take place which involve all age groups working and worshipping together.
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There are good relationships with local schools and Ministers frequently lead school assemblies.
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All members and regular attendees have Pastoral Visitors allocated to them, who visit them and maintain an awareness of their well-being. Concerns are referred to the relevant Minister with pastoral oversight, who will also visit them when possible.
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The circuit maintains a presence on the web, with a website and Facebook page. Those seeking information or wishing to share their concerns can contact the appropriate Circuit Officers via email.
INCOME TRENDS:
The primary source of circuit income is derived from the assessment paid by the circuit churches. Pressures mount on all fronts, for churches, circuits and districts.
EXPENDITURE TRENDS:
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Expenditure for the year was kept within budget guidelines.
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Stipend expenditure has increased each budget year in line with conference approved increases.
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Twenty Three percent of expenditure is the circuit contribution to the District and Connexion, of which a significant part funds the work of the wider Methodist Church.
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The other expenditure includes maintenance of manses, ministerial travel, telephone, stationery etc.
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The circuit supports the work of the Heath Pioneer with a £3k grant, the RoadHog through a grant of £10k and CAP through a £3.5k grant annually.
FUND BALANCES:
As of 31 August 2022, the net current assets of the circuit are £704k (General A/C £110k, CFB £165k Model Trust £429k). Funds have been designated for circuit/church projects (£175k) and various internal and external missional projects (restrictions apply). There are adequate reserves to cover six months of expenditure as part of the circuit reserves policy. The circuit also has six properties in its portfolio, which are manses for the ministers.
PLANS FOR 2021/2022:
This is the sixth year of Lincoln Methodist Circuit.
The CLT continues to navigate issues affecting the circuit. A great deal of work has taken place this year developing the vision and strategy of the circuit. Changes in Methodist Policy and trusteeship continue to present new challenges and opportunities for the kingdom.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT:
The governing document for the Circuit is the Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976). Detailed governance arrangements are outlined within the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church by order of the annual conference (CPD). Day to day management of the Circuit is undertaken by the Circuit Leadership Team (comprising the presbyters and Circuit Stewards) and the Local Preachers meeting.
TRUSTEE TRAINING:
A range of guidance is produced by Methodist Connexion to support the effective running of the Circuit, including the leaflet ‘The Role of a Trustee in The Methodist Church’.
RELATED PARTIES:
The Circuit is part of the Lincolnshire District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference. 18 Churches are linked to the Circuit and are listed in Appendix B to this Report.
RISK MANAGEMENT:
Major risks, both physical and financial, are identified and recorded and professional advice taken as required. There is a regular annual review process undertaken and recorded.
Income and Expenditure is monitored in total and is compared with the approved annual budget to detect trends as part of the risk management process to avoid unforeseen calls on reserves.
SAFEGUARDING:
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 practice outlines commitment to the following principles:
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the care and nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children, young people and adults.
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the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable.
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the establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is informed vigilance as to the dangers of abuse.
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The Circuit will 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.
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The Circuit 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 any investigation.
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The Circuit will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care.
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The Circuit will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust.
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The Circuit will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision 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.
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In all these principles the Circuit will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice.
The 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 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.
RESERVES POLICY:
The Reserves Policy for the Circuit is to hold approximately one quarter’s 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 the failure of churches to meet their quarterly assessment liabilities in full.
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE:
The Circuit’s financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2022 have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 in accordance with the 2014 version of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (FRSEE) applicable in the UK (effective from 1[st] January 2015) – the Charities SORP – in replacement for the SORP’s 2005 version
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Lincoln Methodist Circuit TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT – Year ending 31 AUGUST 2022
specified in its related 2008 Regulations and in accordance with the “true and fair override” provision contained therein.
FULL NAME OF CHARITY: Lincoln Methodist Circuit REGISTRATION CHARITY NUMBER: 1134886 DATE OF REGISTRATION: MAIN COMMUNICATION ADDRESS: Circuit Office Burton Road Methodist Church 175 Burton Road, LINCOLN LN1 3LT
The members of the Circuit meeting are the Managing Trustees, membership being made up of circuit office holders, ministers and representatives appointed by the local churches. A full list of Trustees is shown in Appendix A to this Report.
CIRCUIT MINISTERS AND OFFICERS:
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Revd Alan Swann (Superintendent)
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Revd David Lawton
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Revd Jennifer Matthews
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Revd Canon Alan Robson
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Revd Margaret Doughty (Active Supernumerary)
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Revd Dr Terry Nowell (Active Supernumerary)
CIRCUIT STEWARDS:
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Miss Eleanor Downie
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Miss Sheila Downie
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Mr Alan Measures (Finance)
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Mr Richard Wills (Lead)
ADMINISTRATORS:
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Mrs Anne Winslade (until end of March 2022)
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Mrs Denise Allitt
Until 31[st] March Anne Winslade has overseen the day-to-day bookkeeping, since then Mrs Anne Beckett has done the day-to-day bookkeeping and Alan Measures, Circuit Steward with responsibility for finance, has taken on responsibility for financial management and accounting for the Circuit, with the assistance of Michael May as finance advisor.
During the year Denise Allitt has overseen the day-to-day safeguarding and Alan Measures, Circuit Safeguarding Officer has responsibility alongside the Circuit Superintendent and the Safeguarding Group have oversight of safeguarding, with the assistance of Howard Smedley, District Safeguarding Officer.
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Lincoln Methodist Circuit TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT – Year ending 31 AUGUST 2022
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: Keith May Accounting Services Ltd
Aura Business Centre, Heath Road, Skegness PE25 3SJ INVESTMENT BANKERS: Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church (CFB) 9 Bonhill street, London EC2A 4PE Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes (TMCP) Central building, Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JQ BANKERS: Lloyds Bank PLC PO Box 1000, High Street, Lincoln BX1 1LT
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APPENDIX A
LIST OF TRUSTEES:
| ST OF TRUSTEES: | ||
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| Circuit | Revd Alan Swann | Superintendent |
| Revd Margaret Doughty | Presbyter | |
| Revd David Lawton | Presbyter | |
| Revd Jennifer Matthews | Presbyter | |
| Revd Canon Alan Robson | Presbyter | |
| Miss Eleanor Downie | Circuit Steward | |
| Miss Sheila Downie | Circuit Steward | |
| Mr Alan Measures | Finance/Safeguarding/LP Sec | |
| Mr Richard Wills | Circuit Steward Lead | |
| Mrs Sylvia Curry | Methodist Women in Britain | |
| Mrs Rae Perkins | MHA | |
| Bailgate | Mr Scott Prentice | Steward |
| Mr Chris Matthews | Steward | |
| Burton Road | Mr Geoff Gilbert | Treasurer |
| Mrs Helen Sheehan | Member | |
| Mr Mark Thompson | Steward | |
| Mrs Wendy Thompson | Senior Steward | |
| Central | Mr David Houtby | Treasurer |
| Mrs Margaret Houtby | Senior Steward | |
| Mrs Kathy Rushton | Member | |
| Cherry Willingham | Mrs Jenny Robinson | Steward |
| Mr Roger Smith | Treasurer/Connexional treasurer | |
| Monks Road | Mr David Brown | Treasurer |
| Mr Jonathan Nowell | Member | |
| Revd Dr Terry Nowell | Supernumerary Minister | |
| Mrs Lorraine Osgodby | Senior Steward | |
| Moorland Park | Mrs Brenda Walters | Member |
| Navenby | Mr Trevor Sissons | Steward |
| Nettleham | Mr Neil French | Senior Steward |
| Mr Chris Rogalski | Treasurer | |
| Mr Marcus Harborne | CAP | |
| Mr David Vincent | Member | |
| North Hykeham | Mrs Barbara Abbott | Senior Steward |
| Mrs Barbara Norman | Treasurer | |
| Reepham | Mrs Jill Singleton | Treasurer |
| Dr Roy Jackson | Steward | |
| Scothern | Mr Robin Harbottle | Treasurer |
| Mr Tony Hibbs | Steward | |
| Skellingthorpe | Mrs Pat Bishop | Steward |
| Mrs Pat Robinson | Steward | |
| Mr Ivor McNish | Treasurer | |
| St Columba's | Mr David Allitt | Member |
| Mrs Nicole Bond | Church Secretary |
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St Giles Mrs Anne Beckett Treasurer Mrs Barbara Hutchinson Member Mr Peter Sherlock Senior Steward Swallowbeck Mrs Beryl Faulkner Steward Mrs Jackie Isherwood Church Secretary Mr Keith Woolhouse Treasurer Washingborough Mr Keith Swann Steward Mrs Carolyn Swann Treasurer Mrs Lesley Tyreman Steward Welton & Dunholme Mrs Elaine Johnson Senior Steward Mr John Ryland Member Mr David Wilson Treasurer
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APPENDIX B
LIST OF CHURCHES IN THE CIRCUIT:
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Bailgate Methodist Church
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Burton Road Methodist Church
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Central Methodist Church
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Cherry Willingham Methodist Church
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Monks Road Methodist Church
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Moorland Park Methodist Church
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Navenby Methodist Church
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Nettleham Methodist Church
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North Hykeham Methodist Church
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Reepham Methodist Church
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Scothern Methodist Church
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Skellingthorpe Methodist Church
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St Columbas (LEP – Anglican/URC), Brant Road
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St Giles Methodist Church
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St Michael and all Angels (LEP – Anglican), Thorpe on the Hill
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Swallowbeck Methodist Church
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Washingborough Methodist Church
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Welton and Dunholme Methodist Church (Associated Class – Ingham)
APPROVED BY THE CIRCUIT TRUSTEES AT THEIR MEETING ON: Wednesday, 15[th] March 2023
…………………………………………………. (signed) …………………………………………………. (signed) Revd Alan Swann Mr Richard Wills Superintendent Minister Lead Circuit Steward
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Circuit Accruals Accounts 2020-21
THE METHODIST CHURCH
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS (ACCRUALS BASIS) for the year ended 31 August 2022
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LINCOLN Circuit
Registered Charity - Registration number 1134886
Lincolnshire Circuit No 17/2
Ministers Revd Alan Swann
Revd Canon Alan Robson
Revd David Lawton
Revd Gjula Fiak
Revd Margaret Doughty
Revd Jennifer Matthews
Circuit Stewards Mr Richard Wills
Miss Eleanor Downie
Miss Sheila Downie
Circuit Treasurer Mr Alan Measures
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Name of Circuit
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Circuit No #REF!
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2022
| Notes to | Notes to | Circuit Model | Designated | ||||
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| the | General Fund | Trust | Funds | Restricted | Endowment | Total | |
| accounts | (Unrestricted) |
(Unrestricted) | (Unrestricted) | Funds | Funds | 2021-22 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Income | |||||||
| 1 Donations and legacies | 4 | 3,963 | 977 | 4,940 | |||
| 2 Income from monetary investments | 5 | 365 | 2,448 | 35 | 3 | 2,851 | |
| 3 Income from investment properties | 3 | 12,204 | 12,204 | ||||
| 4 Assessments on Churches | 234,819 | 234,819 | |||||
| 5 Capital Receipts | 6 | (425,000) | 586,624 | 161,624 | |||
| 6 Grants received | 8,000 | 8,000 | |||||
| 7 Other charitable income | 7 | 2,172 | 2,172 | ||||
| 8Total income | (171,477) | 589,072 | 35 | 8,980 | 0 | 426,610 | |
| Expenditure | |||||||
| 9 Grants and donations | 1,819 | 315,173 | 4,020 | 0 | 321,011 | ||
| 10 Salaries and associated costs | 10 | 169,870 | 0 | 0 | 27,073 | 196,942 | |
| 11 Property maintenance | 31,893 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31,893 | ||
| 12 Connexional assessment & levy on sales | 58,820 | 186,649 | 0 | 0 | 245,469 | ||
| 13 District Assessment & Model Trust levy | 18,400 | 20,690 | 0 | 0 | 39,090 | ||
| 14 Depreciation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 15 Office expenses | 28,919 | 0 | 21 | 2,289 | 31,229 | ||
| 16 Other outgoings | 27,415 | 1,119 | 0 | 0 | 28,534 | ||
| 17Total charitable expenditure | 337,136 | 523,631 | 4,041 | 29,362 | 0 | 894,169 | |
| 18 Gains/(losses) on monetary investments | (540) | (540) | |||||
| 19 Gains/(losses) on investment properties | 0 | ||||||
| 20Net income/(expenditure) | (508,612) | 64,901 | (4,006) | (20,382) | 0 | (468,099) | |
| 21 Transfers between funds | 27,000 | (27,000) | (21,362) | 21,362 | 0 | ||
| 22 Other gains/(losses) | 0 | ||||||
| 23Net movement in funds | (481,612) | 37,901 | (25,368) | 980 | 0 | (468,099) | |
| 24 Total funds brought forward | #REF! | #REF! | #REF! | #REF! | #REF! | ||
| 25 Total funds carried forward | #REF! | #REF! | #REF! | #REF! | 0 | #REF! |
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Name of Circuit
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Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2022
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General Fund Circuit Model Designated Restricted Endowment Totals 2022
(Unrestricted) Trusts Funds Funds Funds
Notes to the (Unrestricted) (Unrestricted)
Accounts £ £ £ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Circuit Properties 11 1,691,551 1,691,551
Investment properties 0
Investments 12 8,060 8,060
Total fixed assets 1,691,551 8,060 0 0 0 1,699,611
Current Assets
Debtors 13 14,915 14,915
Loans by the Circuit 16 53,651 53,651
Trustee Investment Fund at TMCP 422,372 7,478 429,850
Central Finance Board Deposits 30,638 134,640 672 165,949
Cash at Bank and in hand 13 45,079 44,653 21,004 110,735
Total current assets 144,283 422,372 186,770 21,676 0 775,101
Current liabilities
Creditors (due in under 1 year) 14 58,719 58,719
Grants payable within 2022-23 6,500 6,500
Total current liabilities 58,719 0 0 6,500 0 65,219
Net current assets/liabilities 85,564 422,372 186,770 15,176 0 709,882
Total assets less current liabilities 1,777,115 430,432 186,770 15,176 0 2,409,493
Long term liabilities
(due after more than one year)
Grants payable after 2022-23 12,500 12,500
Loans to the Circuit 0
0
Net assets 1,777,115 430,432 186,770 2,676 0 2,396,993
Funds of the Circuit
General Fund (Unrestricted) 1,777,115 1,777,115
Circuit Model Trust Fund (Unrestricted) 430,432 186,770 617,203
Total Unrestricted Funds 2,394,317
Restricted Funds 2,676 2,676
Endowment Funds 0 0
Total Funds 1,777,115 430,432 186,770 2,676 0 2,396,993
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Signed
Circuit Treasurer
Notes to the Accounts
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1 Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 in accordance with the 2014 version of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities applicable in the UK (effective from 1 January 2015) – the Charities SORP (FRSSE) – in replacement for the SORP’s 2005 version specified in its related 2008 Regulations and in accordance with the ‘true and fair override’ provision contained therein.
2 Funds
The funds held include General Funds held for any purpose of the Circuit which are Unrestricted, the Circuit Model Trust Fund which has wide purposes defined in Standing Orders and is categorised as Unrestricted, Designated Funds which have been set aside for particular purposes but are still Unrestricted, Restricted funds which are held for a narrower purpose and are listed in the final Note below and Endowment funds which are also listed in that Note. 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 year, on the accruals basis to show a true and fair view of the Circuit’s financial position and activities.
Income Recognition
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the Circuit becomes entitled to the resources, and the trustees are reasonably certain they will receive the resources; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Resources 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 likely than not under the legal or constructive obligation committing the Circuit to pay out resources.
Grants
Grants made by the Circuit from its own funds are recognised in full at the time of agreement or when the Circuit accepts that there is a legal or operational obligation to make the payment. When the grant is recurrent over more than one year the balance payable in future years is treated as a provision for future commitments in the Balance Sheet against the appropriate fund, the provision being released in future years as instalments are paid in accordance with the originally agreed terms.
VAT
Since the Circuit is not VAT registered, all input VAT is charged with the expense to which it refers.
Tangible fixed assets for use by the Circuit
These are capitalised if their anticipated reliable life is more than one year, and individually cost at least £2,000.
The freehold properties are shown in the accounts at 2015 deemed values or at cost if purchased after 2015 , of which the land component in the opinion of the Trustees is £430,309. No depreciation is provided on any of the buildings because the trustees consider their current residual fair value (on the assumption that they had reached the end of their useful economic lives by the year-end) to be not less than its current value. Any depreciation would not be material. The properties have been reviewed for impairment.
Investment Properties
There are two surplus properties, a manse and a redundant church,, which are rented to provide income to the circuit. They are not held for their investment potential. The surplus manseis included in Freehold Property in Note 8. The income is described in the SOFA as "income from Investment Properties" as a means of highlighting the materiality of the income.
Investments
Investments are valued in the balance sheet at market value at the year end. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable and any gains or losses on revaluation at the year end are shown in the SOFA.
Debtors and Prepayments
Debtors relate to the payment of the September stipends in August, a cost paid in advance of the service to be received.
Creditors
Creditors relate to the receipt of money for Church Assessments due for September.
Impact of Accounting changes
There are no Accounting changes
| #REF! Unrestricted Circuit Model Trust Fund Designated Restricted Endowment £ £ £ £ £ 4. Donations and Legacies Year to 31st August 2022 Donations 3,963 - - 977 Legacies 3,963 - 977 - Year to 31st August 2021 Donations 55,683 2,236 Legacies 55,683 - 2,236 - 5. Investment income Year to 31st August 2022 Central Finance Board 365 3 TMCP - 2,448 35 Other Total 365 2,448 3 - Year to 31st August 2021 Central Finance Board 280 TMCP 1,783 26 Other 1 Total 280 1,783 - 6. Capital Receipts This year £ Sale of Property - Surplus Manses Net of purchase cost 161,624 161,624 7. Other Charitable Income Donations Other 2,172 2,172 With the exception of Stipends paid to ministers, no payments were made to trustees for additional services provided to the Circuit by agreement with the Circuit Meeting This year Number of trustees who were paid expenses 9 Nature of the expenses Expense payments primarily relate to reimbursement for travel costs £ Total Amount Paid 10,852 £ 480 nil 10 Paid employees (including Ministers) Staff costs paid during the year were: £ Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind 159,059 Employer's National Insurance Costs 25,076 Pension Costs 13,100 Total Staff Costs 197,234 Average number of staff employed during the year were 9 8. Payment to Trustees 9. Fees for examination or audit of the accounts Independent examiner’s or auditors' fees for reporting on the accounts Other fees (eg: advice, accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner or auditor |
Circuit Total £ 4,940 - 4,940 - 57,919 - 57,919 367 2,483 - 2,851 - 280 1,809 1 2,090 Last year £ #REF! #REF! 12 12 Last year 9 £ 7,974 £ 480 nil £ 155,924 25,436 11,446 192,806 9 |
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11. Tangible Fixed Assets
Cost or valuation
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Cost or valuation Year to 31st August 2022
Residential Land Other Land Manses Other builidngs Total
£ £ £ £ £
Balance brought forward 330,309 0 1,786,242 0 2,116,551
Additions 0
0
0
Revaluations (+/-) 0
Disposals (-) -75,000 -350,000 -425,000
Transfers(x/-) 0
Balance carried forward 255,309 0 1,436,242 0 1,691,551
Accumulated depreciation
Basis SL or RB SL or RB
Rate
Balance brought forward 0
Depreciation charge for year(-) 0
Revaluations (x/-) 0
Disposals (-) 0
Transfers (x/-) 0
Balance carried forwards 0 0 0 0 0
Net book value
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Brought forward 330,309 1,786,242 2,116,551
Carried forward 255,309 - 1,436,242 - 1,691,551
Cost or valuation Year to 31st August 2021
Residential Land Other Land Manses Other builidngs Total
£ £ £ £ £
Balance brought forward 330,309 50,000 1,434,297 150,000 1,964,606
Additions 351,945 351,945
0
0
Revaluations (+/-) 0
Disposals (-) -50,000 -150,000 -200,000
Transfers(x/-) 0
Balance carried forward 330,309 0 1,786,242 0 2,116,551
Accumulated depreciation
Basis SL or RB SL or RB
Rate
Balance brought forward 0
Depreciation charge for year(-) 0
Revaluations (x/-) 0
Disposals (-) 0
Transfers (x/-) 0
Balance carried forwards 0 0 0 0 0
Net book value
Brought forward 330,309 50,000 1,434,297 150,000 1,964,606
Carried forward 330,309 - 1,786,242 - 2,116,551
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12. Investments
The funds that support the Circuit Model Trust Fund are held by TMCP in Trustees Interest Funds on which interest is credited to the accounts each month.
TMCP is the legal owner and Custodian Trustee of all Methodist Trust Property, including Legacies, Endowments and Accumulated Funds. Trust property is held for and on behalf of local Managing Trustees who are responsible for the day to day management of trust property. TMCP ensure that, through providing guidance and acting under their direction, the Managing Trustees comply with charity law and Methodist law and policy as determined by the Methodist Conference.
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This year Last Year
£ £
Investments listed on a recognised Stock Exchange 0
Investments held in common investment funds, 8,601 8,601
Securities not listed on a recognised Stock Exchange
Other investments
Total 8,601 8,601
Change in investment values £ £
Carrying (market) value at beginning of year 8,601 7,267
Add: additions to investments at cost 0
Less: disposals at carrying value 0
N et gain/(loss) on revaluation (540) 1,334
Carrying (market) value at end of year 8,061 8,601
13. Analysis of current assets £ £
Debtors and prepayments
Pre paid assessments
Accrued income
Other debtors 14,915 14,458
Total debtors and prepayments 14,915 14,458
Analysis of cash at bank
Bank balance held in Lloyds Bank Plc 110,530 115,581
Total Cash and Bank 110,530 115,581
14. Analysis of current liabilities and long term creditors
Trade Creditors 58,719 52,781
Other Creditors
Total Current Liabilities 58,719 52,781
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15. Capital Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
At 31st August 2022 the Circuit has no capital commitments (2021:Nil).
No Contingent liabilities were identified at 31st August 2022 (2021: None).
16. Loans
A loan was made from the Circuit Model Trust Fund to Central Methodist Church to facilitate urgent repairs to both church towers. No date for repayment has been agreed. The Loan outstanding at 31st August 2022 was £53,651 (2021: £53,651)
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17. Detailed analysis of individual fund movements Unrestricted Funds
Year ended 31st August 2022
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Unrestricted Fund Name Opening Income Expenditure Transfers Closing Purpose of the fund
Balance Balance
£ £ £ £ £
General #REF! (171,477) 337,136 27,000 #REF! Day to day income and expenditure
Model Trust #REF! 589,072 524,171 (27,000) #REF! To serve the needs of the Circuit in Mission & Outreach
Designated 212,138 35 4,041 (21,362) 186,770 (See Below)
Totals #REF! 417,630 865,347 (21,362) #REF!
Designated and Restricted Funds
Fund Name Opening Income Expenditure Transfers Closing Purpose of the fund
Balance Balance
£ £ £ £ £
Designated Funds
Mission Fund 71,499 0 0 (21,362) 50,138 To serve the needs of the Circuit in Mission & Outreach
Mission Grants 46,592 0 1,939 0 44,653 To serve the needs of the Circuit in Mission & Outreach
Emergency Property Fund 86,583 0 2,081 0 84,502 To serve the needs of the Circuit and Church Buildings (contingency)
Fire Risk Assessments 7,464 35 21 0 7,478
Totals 212,138 35 4,041 (21,362) 186,770
Restricted Funds
Eden Project 0 8,000 29,362 21,362 0 Message Trust
God Pod 1,696 980 0 0 2,676 God Pod Bus Ministry
CAP Grants 0 0 0 0 0 Christians Against Poverty
Totals 1,696 8,980 29,362 21,362 2,676
Endowment Name How the capital is invested Current value of capital Annual income What the income was used for
£ £
Totals 0 0
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The reasons for the transfers between funds were as follows:
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17. Detailed analysis of individual fund movements Unrestricted Funds
Year ended 31st August 2021
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Unrestricted Fund Name Opening Income Expenditure Transfers Closing Purpose of the fund
Balance Balance
£ £ £ £ £
General 2,077,977 #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! Day to day income and expenditure
Model Trust 485,643 #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! To serve the needs of the Circuit in Mission & Outreach
Designated 226,727 26 1,256 (13,358) 212,138 (See Below)
Totals 2,790,346 #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!
Designated and Restricted Funds
Fund Name Opening Income Expenditure Transfers Closing Purpose of the fund
Balance Balance
£ £ £ £ £
Designated Funds
Mission Fund 84,643 (13,144) 71,499 To serve the needs of the Circuit in Mission & Outreach
Mission Grants 47,833 1,241 46,592 To serve the needs of the Circuit in Mission & Outreach
Emergency Property Fund 86,583 86,583 To serve the needs of the Circuit and Church Buildings (contingency)
Fire Risk Assessments 7,668 26 15 (214) 7,464 To serve the needs of the Circuit in Mission & Outreach
Totals 226,727 26 1,256 (13,358) 212,138
Restricted Funds
Eden Project 0 18,000 31,144 13,144 0 Message Trust
God Pod 2,115 1,237 10,000 8,344 1,696 God Pod Bus Ministry
CAP Grants 15,000 15,000 0 Christians Against Poverty
Totals 2,115 19,237 56,144 36,488 1,696
Endowment Name How the capital is invested Current value of capital Annual income What the income was used for
£ £
Totals 0 0
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The reasons for the transfers between funds were as follows:
Lincoln Circuit DECLARATIONS
Treasurer
I confirm that these accrual based accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021 have been prepared from the records of the Circuit and that they include all funds under the control of the Circuit Meeting.
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Signature of Treasurer Date 14-Feb-23
Name Alan Measures
Address 13 Bridge Place, Saxilby, Lincoln LN1 2QA
Presentation to the Circuit Meeting for approval.
I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021 were 15-Mar-23
presented to the Circuit Trustees at their meeting on
and were approved.
Signature of the Chair of the meeting
Name of the Chair of the meeting Revd Alan Swann
Date 15-Mar-23
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the
Lincoln Circuit
Responsibilities and basis of Report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Lincoln Circuit for the year ended 31 August 2021. As the Circuit’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Circuit’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and, in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Lincoln Circuit
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below*) which give me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
the trustees’ annual report is not consistent with the accounts
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
I have/have not* obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church at the balance sheet date.
* Please delete as appropriate
Name Keith May Accounting Services Ltd Signature Relevant Professional qualification or body
Address Aura Business Park, Heath Road, Skegness PE25 3SJ Date
GUIDANCE NOTES
There is an exemplar within the guidance notes produced by The South Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit.
All the items included in the notes to the accounts for this Circuit may not be applicable to your Circuit. Please choose those that are applicable to you and produce your notes to the accounts.
Important note:
Comparatives for the summary of assets and liabilities of each category of fund of the charity and for the detail in the movements in material individual funds. Therefore notes BS10 and BS 11 need to be reproduced to cover the previous year (2015-2016).
GUIDANCE NOTES
Please see sparate document 'suggested framework for Circuit annual report'. This shows examples of items to include in the annual report. Use this as guidance to write the annual report.
To be completed by Circuits with total income and endowments of more than £500,000
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Name of Circuit Circuit No
Cash flow statement for the year ended 31 August 2018
2018 2017
Statement of cash flows Note £ £
Cash from operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities 0 0
Cash flows from investing activities
Dividends,interest and rents from investments
Proceeds from the sale of property,plant and equipment
Purchase of property,plant and equipment
Purchase of intangible assets
Proceeds from the sale of investments
Purchase of investments
Other
Net cash provided by investing activities 0 0
Cash flows from financing activities
New borrowing
Repayments of borrowing
Net cash used in financing activities 0 0
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period 0
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 0
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 0 0
2017 2016
Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities £ £
Net income for the reporting period ( as per statement of financial activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation charges
Profit on the sale of fixed assets
Loss on the sale of fixed assets
Gains on investments
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
(increase)/decrease in debtors
increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash used in operating activities 0 0
2017 2016
Analysis of cash and cash equivalent £ £
Cash in hand
Short term deposit (less than 3 months)
Total cash and cash equivalents 0 0
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Lincoln Circult ' Independent Examlnorf8 Report inallon was Garried out in aceordan¢e wllh the g8neral Directions glven by the Charlty iion. An examlnation includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and 'ison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 a180 includes con$id&ration of any lems or disc108ures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you a8 Trustees 19 any such matters. The procedure8 und8rtaken do not provide all the evidence that required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts 'Irue and fair vlew. and the report Is limlted lo those matters sel out Iii the 81atement dont Examlnar'8 Statemènt npleled my examinatlon. I conflrm that no matedal mglters have come to My attenOn lion with the examination { at In, any material respect., ) which give Ine cause lo unling recordg were not kept in accordanc6 With section 130 of the Act. or ounls do not accord wllh the accounting record8,' or unts do not comply wlth the appllcable requlrements concomlng the form and content )unts sel out in the Charitla8 {A¢eounts and Reports) Regulation5 2008 other than any .ment Ihal the account8 give 8 'trug and fair, view, whlGh 18 not a matter consldered a8 an Ind$pend6nl examin&tion', or Itees, annLial rgport18 not conslstent wlth the accounts oncern8 and have me acr088 no other matt&r8 in connectlon wlth the examlnatlon lo Ition should be drawn in thi8 report in order to enable 8 proper understanding of tho J b8 roa¢hed. I nor obtain8d Independent V8rific8tion of all invastmenls with the Trusl88s for hurch Purposes or held in other tru$18, bank balances and funds at the Central ard of IhB Methodist Church at thè balan¢6 8heet dale. ,lete as 8ppropdat8 Keith May Accounting Services Ltd Professional qualificats'on or body Aura Business Park, Heath Ro&, Skegness PE25 3&1