Preston Ribble Mothodlst Clrcuit Annual Raport and Flnancial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2023
Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit Charity No. 1135004 Trustees, Report for the year-ended 31st August 2023 The trustees present their report along with Ihe financial statements of the Preston Ribble Circuil for the year-ended 31st August 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting policies and comply with the Methodist Church Act 1976, the Charities Act 2011 and The Statement of Recommended Praclice:FRS102 (effective October 2019). Structure, Governance & Management The Circuit is constiluted by the Deed of Union 1932, the Methodist Church Act 1976, is part of the Methodist Church and is govemed by its, rules and standing orders. The Trustees named have served throughout the year. Appointment of trustees is governed by the Methodist Church Act 1976. The Trustees meet quarterly to consider and agree the Circuil's areas of activity. The Trustees annually appoint a 'Circuit Leadership Team, (consisting of the Ministry Team and Circuit Stewards) to offer leadership and guidance in matters of Circuil policy and practice. The day to day adminlstration of the Circuil is delegated to the Circuit Superintendent and the Circuit Treasurer, assisted by the Circuit Ministers, Stewards and Administrator. The Circuit is registered with the Charity Commission. Investment Powers The Methodist Church Act 1976 authorises the Trustees to make and hold investments using the general and other funds of the charity, and such investments are presently held and shown within the financial statements at their current value. Alms, Objects and Policies The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the Date of Union the advancement of: The Christlan faith in accordance with the doctrinal stsndards and discipline of The Methodist Church; 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 or ancillary to The Methodist Church; Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to The Methodist Church.
The Circuit objectives are to provide ministerial stipends and manses, to manage propety and to partly finance the Methodist Church and District expenses. In order to do this the Circuit raises assessments on individual Methodist Churches in the Preston Ribble area. The policy of the Circuit continues to be to raise annual assessmenls to finance its objectives. The Circuit also makes grants to individual churches to maintain property and for educational purposes as allowed by Methodist Church policies. The Circuit believes that these activities are for the public benefit as they are a resource body which enables ministry, public worship, spiritual engagement and development to take place in the Preston Ribble area and is available to the general public. The trustees have taken regard to the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit. The Circuit Model Trust Fund had a balance at the year*nd of £863.1k. This fund derives from sales of chapels and manses and is restricted by intemal Methodist Church policies for the purpose of property purchases, renovation or mission projects. Achlevements and Performance The managing trustees of the circuit have formulated and put into place a new system for delivering ministry in the Preston Ribble Circuit (PRC). It is based on the research done in the Hopes and Dreams consultation carried out post lockdown in which we idenlified 4 areas of priority Faith developrnent and growth Worship that connects Pastoral care Community Outreach I development We are continuing towards a °Team Ministry" model from September 2023 which we expect will evolve and be reviewed over the next 2 years. The Superintendent will be Team Leader and responsible for the effective operation of the team, All church members should consider themselves to be part of a wider team with a positive role to play in Ihelr communities, churches and across the circuit. The circuit meeting of PRC meets 2 times a year to shape the direction of the circuit's life and act as managing trustees for the circuit. It will attempt to focus business and do some of the work of the circuit meeting in small groups during the evening. Circuit stewards shall develop their existing overrfiew of the Circuit, be members of the Circuit Leadership Tearn (CLT) and within that be aligned with one area of Hopes and Dreams. They will facilitate the special interest groups and support focus groups at sectional church councils. CLT meet once a quarter and is comprised of the circuit stewards and staff. This meeting represents the circuit. There will be occasions when members of particular churches may wish to, or be asked to, attend to be part of the decision- making process. CLT'S responsibility would be to initiate the work of the circuit meeting and delegate it to task driven special interest groups who would then implement decisions.
Staffing In tenns of staff, one of our Ministers retired and we gained a new Presbyter and a Deacon. We are also sought to employ a part time inclusion worker but this has proven difficult and we are revising our staffing requirements. Our Circuit administrator has retired and we have appointed a successor. We have also amalgarnated with part of the previous Banks and Hesketh Bank Circuit which had become unsustainable. Property The buildings in the circuit are largely well maintained by the propety groups of each church. The sale of Lea Methodist Church has been completed since year end after 5 years of deliberation and negotiation. As a result of the amalgamation with Banks referred to above; we have welcomed the worshipping community of Hesketh Bank Methodist Church, which continues its Mission and Ministry Hesketh Lane Church was sold in the year to its congregation and continues the worship independently. The Manse in Banks is currently let. A decision will be made in due course as to its future. Banks Methodist Church had ceased to meet for worship some time before the amalgamation and the chapel is being prepared for sale. Trustees Trustees continue to offer significant support as follows: The employment of a full-time Children's Youth & Families Worker at Fulwood Methodist Church and in West Preston. We have Messy Church, Sunday School, Pop and Play and youth groups running in some of churches. Estsblished work in Preston city centre alongside the homeless, marginalized and vulnerable - including the employmenl of a Project Manager for the Olive Grove Café. Education through the two Methodist Schools and one joint Methodist Anglican school in the circuit We have one member of staff who is a volunteer Chaplain at Royal Preston Hospital. There are six where warm hubsl inclusive café spaces operate and support is offered to the community alongside ecumenical work in food povety. We are part of the Preston Children's clothing library which is housed in one of our churches We are developing a partnership with the NHS through the use of buildings and potential collaboration in similar areas. Our Pastoral worker had offered bereavement programs to the church and community and continues to work with outside organisations in this field.
The Lancashire Methodist District's World Church partners in Sierra Leone and Papua New Guinea. We are involved in Ihe conversation about a new Melhodist District for the North West of England. The Circuit continues viith Ihirteen congregations meeting in 12 Church buildings and in one Community Centre thereby offering Community & Worship facilities and enabling creative engagement in local neighbourhoods. The Circuit continues to produce a quarterly preaching plan to ensure regular acts of public worship take place at each of the Methodist Churches including one ecumenical partnership in its geographical area. These are open to all people without charge. Ministers, stipends have been covered and manses kept in reasonable repair and District expenses met. A part-time Circuit Adminlstrator continued to be supported by the Circuit The appointed Property Group continued to oversee and manage Circuit Property effectively and to provide advice to churches. The appointed Treasurer continued to support and advise the Trustees and develop financial management. The Circuit would not be able to provide such service without the continued support and work of individual churches, the Ministry Team, Circuit Stewards and Treasurer. Financial Review Assessments raised decreased by 5.20/0 on the previous year reflecting the reduction in membership post the pandemic. Ministerial stipends, Lay Worker salaries, wilh associated NIC and pension cosls, decreased by 21.3 % reflecting decreased Minister and Lay Worker headcount. Fixtures were depreciated by £2,790 consistent with depreciation policy resulting in a Total Asset Net Book Value of £1,486,756. There was a surplus in the General Fund of £36.6k and an increase of £109.2k in the Model Trust Fund resulting from the proceeds of sale of Hesketh Lane chapel £239.7k and balance of sale proceeds for Lea Church £76.1 k, interest £19.5k and deductions totalling £225.7k consisting principally £58.5k CPF Levy re the sale of Hesketh Lane chapel and £72.4k levy re Lea Church, £33.6k annual contribution to the District Advance Fund and £59.5k for various draw4owns. consisting Lay Worker salaries £35.0k, insurance and security of vacant chapels £16.6k and manse building works £7.9k. Inclusive of Designated and Restricted Funds, Total Funds increased by £145,895 from £2.467,512 to £2,613,407 Funds available are sufficient to pennit the Circuit to continue in operation in the medium term. given the continued support of the individual churches. whiGh has already been promised for the next church year.
Reserv68 Pollcy & R18k Assessment The Trustees review the major risks which the Circuit faces and conslder that there are none which would stop the Circult from malntsining Its objectlves. Support from individual churches h8s been promised for the forthcoming year. The Reserves Policy for the Preston Ribble Circuit Is to hold a sum equivalent to 3 months, average expenditure thereby enabling the monthly payment of stipends arKI business expenses for five Ministers, monthly salaries and expenses for 7 lay employees in addition to our contrlbution to the District and Connexion, pald quarterly. This policy, as supported by the Model Trust Fund. should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen Items of major exponditure on manses and enable continued funding of plamed strategic rt+Jectives, consistent with the Clrcuit's Strategy and Resources Review. ststement of Trustsos. Responslbllltl•8 Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true 8nd fair view of the Circulfs financial activities during the year and of Its financial position at the end of the year. In preparlng those financial ststements, The Trustees 8re required to: 8) Select suitable accounting policles and apply them consistently: b) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonab18 and pwdent: c) Stste whether applicable accounting stsndards and ststements of recommended practice h8ve been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and eXplaIn in the finar181 stslements: d) Prepare the firn¢la1 statements on a going corn basls unless it is inappropriat8 to presume that the Circuit will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for ke6plng accounting records which disclose wRh reasonable accuracy at any time Ihe financial position of the CircuK and enable them to ensure that the financial statements compty with the Charities AGt 2011. the Charlty (Account and Report) Regulatlons and the provislons of the Trust Deed. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Circuit and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approval This Report was approved by the Trustees on RJ6ltyand signed on their behalf. Signature Rev J. Wlld (Superlntendent Minister)
Ak Clrcult AccNals Accounls 2022-2023 THE METHODIST CHURCH REPORT AND ACCOUNTS (ACCRUALS BASIS) for tho year onded 31 August 2023 Preston Rlbble Methodlst Clrcuit R•9lJt•t•d Ch•rty. R•ghtr•llon nwnlJ•r 1135004 Lancashlr• Dl8trlct No I Circult No 21 111 Mlnlstsrs RevJane Wi Rgv Bathara Peltt Rev Karen ie lknuton Rev M Grimsl Rav Sharon Threaves De8ttJn Rabeox i()y Splnks Clrcult St•waTd$ Mr John SLrKer (Senior Circuit Slewardl _ Mrs Gillian Ferrts Mrs Wen¢ly Bennott MrATrJrew Ben Kn Mr8 Fd1tyht Clrcult Trnasurnr Mr Robert Matlhev
¢krall No 21M1 General F IUnr•sbtraedl Designa Fwd¥ Fwd5 IUN88tAcJ•dl Total 2W22-23 Mod¢l TANt IUnr¢wict8dl Funds Donations and des 7.171 19A21 76.172 17 28.291 76,172 307,n9 239.797 267.729 C8talAI RecWB Gr•nt& rncerved OihBr Ch&ril8bbw Irom8 T•l•l Incty .797 60,785 ,785 1W2 Grnt)ts and 0tA) io 277.99D 29.019 I570 mplntsn8nC£ldknS Corfftinl A880ssmErts& MT 24.¥9 4570 13 92.0Tr) Is 16 OtrrOut Tl¢harf G8Sn G85 Il•tln Tr¥n5fern fwJ8 Ottrg8lMlllol Rèv8lwlknn Re¥erye movMntln funth . Totsl funds ht forrd TotsS furth nI¢#iV* io 144 55.325 18 19 InVestr¥ 21 495 31641 1.267.174 IAth3,815 753,9)3 172 35,053 31053 50.019 2.1(6,707 57$
N•T•deJJeui.Pnb•Jn Rbbl CrLNo 21n1 Balance Shoot as at 31 August 2023 CvJA T4)¥ Fund• Tnts tslc Ihe6.755 1,489,MS M•nw& InvoBtriJnts 7e 49.987 4•. 575 50 ,S77 IAI6.75S I717 2e9259 182 D£btr¥ 12 13 14 241,172 670,979 ¢76.979 225.718 2.828 Z¢OJ31 1,181 W53 13QB97 15 61 Gmnts b kX11940 61,331 72.469 927J¥D 410 917 L¥rytérn UablI¢s l¢Jue¥ftermwethanoneyeHI GTrn &bbaftar201>20 to the ¢llrul 645.082 3&0S3 49.987 57J 1487.$12 1267.174 G•ngralFur 1A03.815 1203AIS CitukklL¥JdTNstFund 863.112 963,172 kSJd•lTh8t Fufvj 17.490 -17.49Tr Fund8 35 35 2.É62 2,41835 80,019 558 1407.512 RestyWFunds 49.987 S75 J76 1113A07 Tof•fFvnds 1,U111 35,053
Notos to tho Accounts 1 Basis of accountlng The Ilnanci818t8tements hove been propared under the Charities Act 2011 In accordae vAth th& 2014 Ye0 of PcOUntIng and Repoiting by Ch8ithes'. Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI appliCae to chaiilies preparing Iheir accounts In 8cDJanc9 wilh FRS11Y2-tho Chariiles SORP {FRS102) 8n(J taking note of the Update Bulletin 1 issued In 2016. 2 Funds The funds held ¢onrdsL. 1. General Funds held for any purpose of the circu Thes& fvnds are Unresfficted. 2. Thè circu Mod81 Twst Fund ICMTFI vthkh has wh4e purposes defined In Stsnfjing Ordars and 18 tagOnsed 88 unrestric1. 3. Rèstricted funds %thlch are hèld for a namr purpose. 4. There a 8lngle Endowmentfund. Detsifs of each moterfal ftmd are llisclosod kn not8 16 to trse acccwls. Any funds b& reprgsanted by more thanjustsh. 3 Ac¢ountlng pollcie$ Basls These acCjnIS have en prepared on the bass of h181crfic41 $( except that Investments a Shown at Ihglr market value at the end of the year ond on the accruals ba$L8 to Sh 8 tru8 and fèlr vSew of the Clrcuifs Inondal and tltieS Incomlng Rèsourc•8 Inrne Is Indud8d in the Statsnwnt of FlnarKial AcM8s ISOFAI when the Circult beca)rrS entiled to the sources. and the trnstees a rna50nabty certain thoy wll rocelve tha resources.. and the monetsry value can b8 m886urtd wlth 6uffi¢lgnt rdbaIMIy. R•sources Expendèd This is r8coJnbed %then a tlgbllty 18 incurred, or8 constwctive obllgalon arfsgs. Ihat results kn the payment Ing unavoldgble. Li8bAhles are rwnised as gjon as an (AAfiow of economk benefft 18 ¢SIded more likety than not und8r th819gal or Constructlve i)blykn committiw the cIrtu tts Pay Out re80urr Grants Grants m8d8 by the Clrcuit from its ovm fvrKts are recognlsed In fvll at the m6 cl8wmenl orvthan Ihe Circu 8¢c4pts that there 18 a legal orop8ralon81 ob1pn lo mak8 the paym¥nt. VAT Slnce the Clrcult Is not VAT wlstfrred, 811 Iul VAT is charged with the 9XP8rwsto wNth It rthr8. Tangible flxed a58ets for use by tho Clrcult Tange ffixed assets are ¢apWali8ed if they ¢8n bo uwj for rnOTe than one y¥¥, and (81 8t 8St£l.000. Thore hove be$n no capital addibons in the year.The freehold prtY is Shown in the accounts at 2015 deemed values, of th8 land component 1$ deeme(I to be Nil. No deprncLqtbn18 pmvidod c4) the manse bulthngs as thé trustee5 constil&rth8 Trent residual fair v8lu8 lon the assumplKJn that it had feachod the end of118 useful 8noMtC Ilfe by the yeaf4ndl lo bè rtot less than its c¥rTBnt valuo. Any deprEciatlon would nol be malgrlal. The propety has teen rgview8d for Impalmwnl.. Depreaotlon of $bn9 Ftxlure$ and FAtiro8 is applled at ts rats of 10% por annum. JIated on a straight4ine s, wlth a fvll year charged in Iho year of puychage. Investmont Properti•s AnUdp8ted income In respct ol pmperty 8aEes (church and man80} are iwjuded 88'lrmrne from Invethnt Pro1¢$. in Ihe Income Stat8m8nt and In Balance Sheet debt0. both clas6nl8d uftder M(Klo1 TnJ8t Fund. Inv•stm•nts Irwestments ¥re valued Sn the balar sheet al mark•tvalue at the yearsxd. Inv8siment Income ks Included in th• unts vthan rrteivable and ony ga$ or10$888 on rev8luallon at thg yearend are shcwm in Ihe SOFA. Dobtors and Prepaymonts Debtors relate to the payment of the Septb9r s15pd In gust. In addlOon. monles r&vab from Invè8trngnt Pmperties dispos81 a Included Bs M(yJel Trust Fw)d debt. All draw4owns from the Mod61 Twst Furyj 8pproved In th8 year, havo beon aclSoned in the year. Croditors CredlioTS include sundry 8XPBnw arxnB(J. Additionally Induded are the 16t qu8rtgr as8•ssments of the folln9 cOnnexhoI year Te¢$ed in August 2023 and closed church monies retainwj but duè for extem81 u89 Ot a fuiuro Notes to ihe acmunts 2022-23111
- Capital Receipts FollowiNJ the sale of the Hesketh Lane Methodist Church the clrujit rec8ived the capitsl sum of £239,797 nel of legal and agency fves. 5 Grnnts Roc•lvod No Grants were receiv8d in the year 6 Otr Charitable Inm0 2022r23 2021r22 Rental Income- manses Lay Worker Funding- W. Preston South Fylde- Ocujpation Costs Printlng Income Other Totsl 38.475 4C¥) 473 .785 26 Rental Inc¥)me- man898, rel*s to th& continued lets1 of38 D8Mn Ch)se LoTrJrfdae. 18 Liverpod Road. Hoo18 8nd Mubr8vg AnoI7 rnonth81. Lay Workgr FuN11ng- Wgst Pr05ton, reLqtes to the equ&l sharfNJ of salary co$ts re both the Childrnn, Y¢JJih and Famlly Wo•r and the Indusk)n Worker. by the dlIt and W831 Prnston churches. Solth Fyde- Occupation Costs arise ftrjm the 8harlng of the Wictorfa Road manse by sntej9nl Mlnlthrs from Preston Ribble arKI South Fylde cww5ts. 7 Grants and Donations No grants or donalion8were mado durfro the ygar. 8 Salarles and A8soclat•d Costs Staff Co8ts pald durlng tho year were: Gross wages, Salar and benefits in kind Employerfs Natnal Insurance costs Pension cost$ Total staff costs 2022123 2021122 297,257 Average numbor of full4im• equlvalent employe9¥ In th• year Ware: 10.0 Notes to the accounts 2022-2311)
9 Property Malntenance 2022123 2021122 Dan¥en Close- Kltch9n Refft Darwen CIo8e- Balhrvom Reffit Damn Close- 80i18r ReplOneftt Milthgale- Vlkndchv R8placemenVKltchon Rgfft Lea Site- Sè¢urlty and Sttg Maintsna Mulgrave Avanuo- Botler ReF48cgment MLlgrnv8 Avenue- Balhm¢yn R8fiL Bank8 Methodist Chopo1- Securlty Insur*n¢ M811grds Walk- Plumbing Hantyman woth8 Rood- Roofworks Various Irxalions- Rouwne MalnlenarKe 573 Tolal 10 Other Outyoings 2022123 2021122 Manse Runrllng Costs Mini8ters' IncLvniNJ RelocatK)n Costs MlnbsteTS' ExFen68s (travel, telephone, Otr} Lay Wother Exponses URC ContrStrtJtion Romo¥al Cosis aThJ Prowty In8poclknn Quinqu8nni818 Education & yoUtrrO1n1rWj Other- Unrn4ricted TMCP Admln- CMTF & Rgstrlcted 7.922 Total Notes to the accounts 2022-23111
11 Tangibl• Flxod Assets Cost or valuatlon Flxturu. Ilttlng8 and •qulpm•nt Paymnts on account and •$s•ts undor con8trudlon Oth•r bulldlngs Land Mansos Total Balance brou ht forward 1478 383 Addllions Revauations Dis als Transfers" Balance carTled fonyard A¢Cumulat d•pre¢latlon Balance brou hl fOard Depreciation charge for ar 16.740 Revaluations Dis S81s Transfers. Baance carried foThvard Net book valu• Brou ht forward 1.478 383 1,489,546 Carried fop•vard 1478 383 Note5 to the accounts 2022-2311)
- Analysis deblors 2021r22 165.000 Lea church g¢eJu8d income id In advance 3 Generate mnles Manse e ns8S Mansg rent81 arr•a Banks cha insuranc L8a site e Total Debtors 2.376 Accrued Income, Lfra Church IMTF). The sale of Lea Church was completed on 1 5th August 2023. The sale prcKeeds were not recelved in the bank untll 3rf Oclober 2023 13 Loan8 Thg Circuit ¢urrenty has no loans 14 Inv•8tm•nt assets No Investment assets currenuy held. The clrcuit has no common investment fund hJldlThJs
- Analysls of CredltorslGrants Payable 2022r23 2021r22 As5essrnonts re¢glv8d in athanc Lea chu B8lances L Worker Salarbes M8nse Runni C0515 3 G8n Incom¥ In advance Autiit Fee CPF Le Other Total Credltors 20,852 40 re salg of Lea Church Lea Church Balarte£s are furds remainlng follong ceasing of worship. Treatmant of the funds to be dectded upon in consultsiion wilh Lea Church members. Notes to the accounts 2022-23111
16 Analysis of restrlcted and endowment funds Oponlng Incomlng Rè8ourc•s Tran013 Closlng Balan¢0 Resources Expendod BalanG• 2022-23 Fund Name Purpose of Iho fund Bequesls & Fomier Circuits Surplus Trust Funds 3.004 91 121 2974 Support for Individuals in Spedf need 1.892 62 Work of the ¢Ircu- restricted under CPD 45.123 Work of the Circuit- reStrted under CPD Fomier GuttridgeiDeepd8le 45.123 1431 1431 Tolal RestriGled Funds 50.019 1582 1614 49.987 Endowmenl Fund 558 18 575 A single bequest- unrestricted Comparative analysis of restricted and endowment funds 2021-2022 Op•nlng In¢omlng Rosour¢es Trarforg Closlng Balanco ROurceS Expended Balanc• Reslrlctfjd Fund Name Purpo8• of tho fund B&Juesls & Former Circults Surplus Trust Fund 78 3.1x14 Support for indNlduals In spe¢lnc need 1.892 Work of the circult- resldcted uler CPD R)rmer GutlrKlgelDeepdale 45,123 212 218 45.123 Work of the circult- reslrlcled uNJer CPD Totsl Restricted FulS 50.085 237 203 50,019 ErKlowment Fund 557 558 A single bequest- unrestrKled Notes to the accounts 2022-23 (11
17 Payment to Trustso8 Payments made to trustses foraddilonal SeN1 provided to the circull by agreemnl ofthe Piwty Ten. TTU$tee expenses 2022123 2021122 Number of Trustees Total amount Payments relate to both redecoratlon and repalr works al Millersgate manse and at Mulgrave Avenue manse upon rented to 3rd party. £958 18 Feos for examinatlon or audlt of tho accounts 2022123 2021122 lThJep8ndenl examlnerfs or auditors. fees for reporting on the accounts Other fees {eg: advice. account8ncy servKes) pald to the Independent examiner or audttor 1550 1.410 NIL NIL 19 Capltal Commitmonts and Contingont Llablllllos At the 31st August 2023 there are no ¢apKal Gommitments. No Contingent liabilities were Identrfied at 3151 August 2023. 20 For Infomation onty Money rec¢i¥ed dnd passed on to ExF¢rnol O 2022123 isations 2021122 Balance brought foThMrd from lut y•ar OffwlngslGlfts - recer4ed for External Organlsation$ OfferlngslGifts - passed lo Extemal Organisations Balanc• ¢arrl•d foThMrd 2.750 1.100 2.750 21 Related party Transactlons Th8re are no related party transactions to report In the financlal year to 31st August 2023. Notes to ihe accounts 2022-2311)
Preston Rlbbie MelhodlstClt¢uIt Buls of Independent ExarninoV8 Report My W88 carrfgj OLrt In accNd¥n¢e ilh the 08nernl (Ir8dl(Th glbyn byfv Chgth Comm18slon. An axaminalton InCdeS a rtylw oftha aCc¢thg kepl by the ¥ oynparfx ofthe 8wunts w5th Ilwe reciyds. 118lw lrtW8s c{¥110n ol ary Unusu it•m$. in natufg CW 8cakn. or digdoswes In the aunIs, seekIj explanth frcm ts Trus$ corwnlryj su¢h matters. wo(8duTèS dertak do promdg am the evhJenGg hat wrsuld r8quir¢d an 8udM and. eonsequentty no wlnlon Is glven as to whotherthe ac¢ounts pregenl a tfUO and f8 Ow. My rnport Js limSted to iJse matters set OLrt h) ts S$m8n1 bokxi. Independent Examln•rfs Statemènt In Connecti wtth my examlnation, no matter hBs Come to my attention {other than as dlsdosed (1) whth gives me reaSble cause lo bdieve that in any material respoct tho requirements: . to keep accountlng rrfords in a¢cordancé with Sedon 130 of the CharllSes Act 2011. . to prepare accounts 1¢h acwd wilh the accounting rerArd8 and ¢PIY wRh the have nol been met, or (2) to whlch, in my Op1rOn. attertion shId be drawn In ordw to enable a proper und8rstsnding of the accounts to be reached. 13) I have Il•sl" obtsinl independent verrfication of all Investments wmh the Trustees for MethodL8t Church Purposes or held in other trusts. bank balarws and funds al tr¢ Central Finance Board of the Methtrjist Church which are IndIdUal In ex$ of £10,000 (t thwsand pound5} at the balance str1 date. Name of independenl Slgnature of Relevant Professional qualrfkalM of independent examiner GH ALTEtsB AccautrJf4WT Name offirm (where appropriate) DOL)< G L4*4JG£ Address Lo 6BI 5Q¢ Date I23 ' Please deleta or clrcb as 8pwopn81e
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