Charity Registration No. 1134969
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Judith Ollivant Stephen Hannam John Raison Jim Steel Pat Raison Janet Griffiths Jenifer Lovell Jordan Arno Susan Jordan Lucy Arno Mary Timmiss Brenda Cheetham Michael Bagnall Karen Dunn Francis Lovell Elaine Bott Roy Bott Colin Colclough Anne Bagnall Sandra Williams Margaret Moran Kathleen Kendrick Peter Saffhill Ivor Jordan Rev Louise Makin Margaret Moran Charity number 1134969 Principal address Lister Street Rotherham S65 2AX
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 - 9 |
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the church's Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976), the Charities Act 2011 and the "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016).
Structure, governance and management
The church was registered as a charity on 16 March 2010.
| The Trustees who served during the year were: | |
|---|---|
| Judith Ollivant | |
| Stephen Hannam | |
| John Raison | |
| Jim Steel | |
| Pat Raison | |
| Janet Griffiths | |
| Jenifer Lovell | |
| Jordan Arno | |
| Susan Jordan | |
| Lucy Arno | |
| Mary Timmiss | |
| Sylvia Jordan | (Resigned 1 September 2024) |
| Brenda Cheetham | |
| Michael Bagnall | |
| Karen Dunn | |
| Francis Lovell | |
| Elaine Bott | |
| Roy Bott | |
| Colin Colclough | |
| Anne Bagnall | |
| Sandra Williams | |
| Margaret Moran | |
| Kathleen Kendrick | |
| Peter Saffhill | |
| Ivor Jordan | |
| Rev Louise Makin | |
| Margaret Moran |
All Methodist Churches are expected to follow the rules laid down by the Methodist Connexion. Levels of pay and contracts of employment are drawn up nationally and expected to be followed. With regard to trustees of any church they must already be a member of the Methodist Church and accept that they are under the discipline of the Methodist Church.
The Methodist Church is governed by the Methodist Connexion. This body then delegates operational powers down to the Districts, which then delegate them down to Circuits which then delegate them down to local churches.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the church is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Objectives and activities
The purpose of the Charity is to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church.
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the church should undertake.
In achieving its purpose, the Charity will engage in a range of activities, either on its own or with others, including (but not restricted to:)
a) the celebration of public worship;
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b) the teaching of the Christian faith;
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c) pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved;
d) Promoting the whole mission of the church through numerous activities. In the case of Clifton Methodist Church this mainly takes the form Playgroup, Community Café and Youth Club. e) the support of other charities in the UK and overseas.
There has been no change in these during the year.
Achievements and performance
Worship and Prayer
During the year the church was open for public worship on a Sunday. There are also ad hoc mid-week Bible studies as well as the afore mentioned Community activities.
Playgroup
Members of the public can contact the playgroup and if places are available join up after agreeing a weekly charge.
Cornerstone Café
This takes place on a Monday. Members of the community can come in and purchase a hot meal at non-profit making rates.
Youth Club
Is open to any young person in the community.
Financial review
There are mainly two types of regular expenditure. Firstly the payment of an annual assessment paid to the Rotherham & Dearne Valley Circuit for them to provide the ministerial cover. Secondly the direct costs of running the church building (insurance, cleaning, utilities and repairs). There are then much smaller costs appertaining to being church such as stationery, copying etc.
Over the last few years money has been raised to cover the development of the church building and to pay for some large repair items. We have replaced a number of the roofs and all guttering. In addition new rooms were created to provide extra meeting space and storage. This work is ongoing.
During the year monies are raised for other charities and this money is recorded as passing through the church records.
Reserves Policy
The reserves policy laid down by the Methodist Connexion is 3 months annual expenditure at any one time excluding non-recurring large items of expenditure.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers or duties.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
On behalf of the board of Trustees
Francis Lovell Trustee Dated: 18 March 2026
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner
The charity's Trustees 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 charity’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.
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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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(a) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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(b) the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
......................... Alan Sheriff
Independent Examiner
Dated: 30/03/2026
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Notes £ £ Incoming resources Donations and legacies 2 26,796 - Incoming resources from charitable activities 3 - 139,709 Other incoming resources 4 34,123 - Investment income 5 4,596 - Total incoming resources 65,515 139,709 Resources expended Charitable activities 6 71,999 110,397 Total resources expended 71,999 110,397 Net (expenditure)/income for the year/ Net movement in funds (6,484) 29,312 Fund balances at 1 September 2024 98,677 40,909 Fund balances at 31 August 2025 92,193 70,221 |
Total 2025 £ 26,796 139,709 34,123 4,596 205,224 182,396 182,396 22,828 139,586 162,414 |
Total 2024 £ 36,628 98,756 40,174 4,759 |
|---|---|---|
| 180,317 | ||
| 151,350 | ||
| 151,350 | ||
| 28,967 110,619 |
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| 139,586 |
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
| Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Restricted funds 9 Unrestricted funds |
2025 £ 162,414 |
£ 162,414 70,221 92,193 162,414 |
2024 £ 139,586 |
£ 139,586 |
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| 40,909 98,677 |
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| 139,586 |
The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 18 March 2026
Francis Lovell Trustee
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity Information
United Methodist Church Clifton is a charity registered in England and Wales. The registered office is United Methodist Church Clifton, Lister Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2AX.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005 and the Charities Act 2011.
1.2 Incoming resources
The financial statements are prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis, meaning that income is recognised when cash is actually received by the church, regardless of when it is earned.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised when received. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt.
1.3 Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on a Receipts and Payments basis, meaning that payments are recognised when cash is actually paid, regardless of when the liability is incurred.
2 Donations and legacies
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising | 26,796 | 36,628 |
3 Incoming resources from charitable activities
| Playgroup Youth group Cornerstone cafe |
2025 £ 131,428 923 7,358 139,709 |
2024 £ 90,735 438 7,583 |
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| 98,756 |
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
4 Other incoming resources
| Rental income Other income Investment income Interest receivable Total resources expended Unrestricted Restricted funds funds £ £ Charitable activities Church activites 71,999 - Playgroup activities - 101,686 Youth group activities - 746 Cornerstone Cafe activities - 7,965 71,999 110,397 |
2025 £ 26,535 7,588 34,123 2025 £ 4,596 4,596 Total 2025 £ 71,999 101,686 746 7,965 182,396 |
2024 £ 26,565 13,609 |
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| 40,174 | ||
| 2024 £ 4,759 |
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| 4,759 | ||
| Total 2024 £ 64,215 80,139 558 6,438 |
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| 151,350 |
5 Investment income
6 Total resources expended
7 Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or travelling expenses during the year.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLIFTON
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
8 Employees
Number of employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Number | Number |
| 5 | 5 |
9 Restricted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
| Movement | in funds | |||
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| Balance at 1 | Incoming | Resources | Balance at 31 | |
| September | resources | Expended | August 2025 | |
| 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Church activities | 373 | - | - | 373 |
| Playgroup activities | 33,624 | 131,428 | (101,686) | 63,366 |
| Youth group activities | 293 | 923 | (746) | 470 |
| Cornerstone cafe activities | 6,619 | 7,358 | (7,965) | 6,012 |
| 40,909 | 139,709 | (110,397) | 70,221 |
Restricted funds are to be used only for the following specific purposes:
Church activities fund represents money raised to cover the specific development of the church building and any larger repairs.
Playgroup activities fund is a specific fund set aside for expenditure in relation to play group activities.
Youth group activities represents specific money set aside for expenditure in relation to youth group activities.
Cornerstone café activities fund is specific money set aside for expenditure in the community café.
10 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted funds Restricted funds £ £ Fund balances at 31 August 2025 are represented by: Current assets 92,193 70,221 92,193 70,221 |
Total £ 162,414 |
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| 162,414 |
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