Registered Charity No: 1135136
THE METHODIST CHURCH
BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Administrative I nfonnation
Trustees, Report
5-10
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
12
Balance Sheet
13
Notes to the Financial Statements
14-23
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Principal Office:
Emmanuel Methodist Church
72 Huddersfield Road
Bamsley
South Yorkshire
S75 1DT
Registered Charity Number:
1135136
Principal Bankers:
HSBC
5 Market Hill
Bamsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2PY
Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church
9 Bonhill Street
London
EC2A 4PE
Independent Examiner:
Angela Hayes
Community Accountant
22 Brocklehurst Avenue
Bamsley
South Yorkshire
S70 3EE
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YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Trustees:
Minister & Chair
Acting Superintendent
Minister
Minister
Superintendent Minister
Treasurer
Safeguarding
Chair of Circuit Leadership Team
Revd Lyn Gregg - appointed 01/09/23
Revd Lyn Gregg - from 21/01/25
Deacon Alison Mccauley - resigned 31/07/24
Louise Dawson
Revd Louise Carr - deceased 23/12/2024
Nigel Bonson
Alison Padgett
Dawn Webster- resigned 31/08/24
Heather Hague - appointed 01/09/24
Philip Harris
Aimee Crossland - resigned 31/07/24
Deborah Evans
Elizabeth Jones - appointed 21/01/25
Secretary
Lay workers
resentatives from each Cha
Dodworth
Elsie Dyson
Anne Hamby
Nigel Bonson
Carol Buckingham - resigned 13/06/24
Jan Eldred
David Grimes
June Grimes
Pete Lane - resigned 25/09/23
Claire Woodward - appointed 13/06/24
Allan Wearmouth
Emmanuel
Kexborough
Graham Dawson
Angela Findlow - appointed 21/01/25
Chris Harrington
Doreen Snowden - resigned 21/01/25
Wan Foong Loh
Ann Sutcliffe
Christine Wilson
Buckley
Pogmoor
Silkstone Common
Gwenyth Harrison
Elvin Athey - resigned 24/04/23
Sandra Blackburn - resigned 24/04/23
Beverley Smith - appointed 01/09/23
Hazel Hawdon - appointed 01/09/23,. deceased 04/12/2024
Leslie Howarth - appointed 01/09/23
Joyce Watson - appointed 21/01/25
Higham
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The Trustees of The Methodist Church Barnsley North West submit their Annual Report and
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2024. The Trustees have adopted the
provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP FRS102) "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities" issued in 2019. in preparing the Annual Report and Financial Statements
of the Charity.
Formerly the Emmanuel Methodist Church, and renamed on 1 September 2021, The Methodist
Church Barnsley North West was registered with the Charity Commission on 24 March 2010,
registered charity number 1135136. Previous to this. the Church was exempt from registration
with the Charity Commission.
Structure, Governance and Management
As part of the Methodist Church. the charity is governed by the Deed of Union (1932) and the
Methodist Church Act (1976). The goveming documents are contained in "The Constitutional
Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church".
The Methodist Church Bamsley North West includes the individual Methodist chapel
communities of Buckley. Dodworth. Emmanuel. Higham. Kexborough, Pogmoor and Silkstone
Common. Higham Methodist Church joined our multi-site church with effect from 1 September
2023.
The Trustees of the charity are the members of the Church Council. The Church Council has
authority and oversight over the whole area of the ministry of the church, including the
management of its property. The Council is responsible for leadership and the determination and
pursuit of policy and the deployment of available resources.
Members are elected to the Church Council at the General Church Meeting and eligibility for
appointment is set out in the Constitution.
The Trustees who served during the period, and to the date of signing of this report, are listed on
page 4 of this report.
Charitable Objectives
The purposes of the Methodist Church are. and shall be deemed to have been, Sin￿ the date of
the Union:
The advancement of:
a) The Christian Faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of the
Methodist Church.
b) Any charitable purpose of any connexional district, circuit, local or other organisation of
the Methodist Church.
c) Any charitable purpose of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist
Church.
d) Any purpose of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church.
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YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Public Benefit
The trustees have taken due regard of guidance on public benefit published by the Charity
Commission in planning the objectives and activities for the year.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Methodist Church Bamsley North West is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ
by encouraging, resourcing and enabling the people and chapels of the area to serve their
communities and the wider world. The church organises itself to cary out its stated aims and
objectives by being in good relationships with:
God - we ourselves are called to be lifelong disciples and as such have a duty not only to
worship, but prayer and study.
Ourselves- we must work together to be one church in several locations.
Older People - we believe our mission also lies in working with older people outside of the
church and think this builds largely on existing work on all sites.
Young people - we commit to a two-way relationship with young people involving both
sharing and listening. repenting of times when we have merely sought to do to and for young
people, rather than with them.
Those outside the church - God's love is for all. we must therefore learn to serve. like Jesus,
those not represented in our churches. We commit to learn more about people of other
cultures, faiths, sexualities and those who seek refuge in the UK.
The Mission of the Methodist Church Barnsley North West is therefore to relate well to ALLI
During the year, the Bamsley Circuit launched the Mission Plan 2024-2027, "Our Hopes and
Dreams..
Related parties
The charity is part of the Methodist Church and is a member of the Barnsley Methodist Circuit
(registered charity number 1135240). The Methodist Circuit provides resources and employs the
ministers and lay workers. The Circuit also maintains the fabric of the properties and arranges
the fInan￿S for the Maintenan￿ of the member churches. The charity contributes to the cost of
the Circuit through a levy known as the Circuit Assessment.
Risk management
The Trustees are responsible for identifying and managing risk. The Trustees monitor and review
the activities of the charity to ensure that risks are identified and that procedures have been put
in place to mitigate those risks.
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Activities undertaken for public benefit
The Methodist Church Bamsley North West seeks to share the gospel of Christ in the
communities it serves. It maintains a Christian presence in the communities that it serves and
carries out its stated aims and objectives by:
Holding four meetings of the Church Council each year to oversee the work of the Church
and identify opportunities for mission - and other meetings as necessary for other groups.
Maintaining a presence in local communities through our worship and making premises
available for wider use.
Holding regular worship. not only on Sundays but also midweek, in our chapels with
occasional shared services.
Sharing information about the needs of the communities we serve and events in the wider
world.
Joining in ecumenical partnerships in Barnsley town centre and in the local areas around our
Chapels in Buckley. Dodworth. Kexborough, Higham. Pogmoor and Silkstone Common.
Working with our Pastoral worker to support people in the local community, through support
& events.
Achievements and progress during the year
All finances operate within a single system, and this is allowing the chapels to work more
effectively together and support each other. The Grants Application Co-ordinators assist chapels
across the North West Church with their grant applications.
The change to the pattem of worship to every two or even every 4 weeks by some chapels
continues with some members attending at another chapel when their own has no service.
During the year, chapels have continued to assess their on-going viability. The premises at
Silkstone Common remained open for letting purposes. In February 2024, the property was
included in the register of the Council's List of Assets of Community Value. Against that
background, the future of that property is subject to further discussions with the Sheffield District.
Rev. Lyn Gregg became our minister from 1 September 2023 following the departure of Rev Ben
Scrivens in August 2023 and is the minister with sole responsibility for the Methodist Church
Barnsley North West. Our Young People's Worker moved to another post in the year, and since
the year end, we have appointed a rep1a￿rnent to continue the work with young people. Our
Pastoral Worker continues to care for our members and those outside the church in meaningful
and innovative ways. Our Deacon retired in July 2024 and no immediate repla￿ment could be
found although we are hopeful that an appointment can be made in 2025.
Several courses took place, including training modules on Equality. Diversity and Inclusion, and the
emphasis continues to be placed on safeguarding. The EcoFest, originally planned to take place at
Emmanuel in March 2023, was cancelled due to the weather. and on a re-arranged date took place
in September 2023 and was well supported. The Lunch Club at Kexborough, the dementia café at
Emmanuel, and Wami Spaces are examples of activities that continue to be an essential part of
our mission.
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YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The Church continues to debate and seek the way forward through whole-church discussion
about priorities for mission, worship. supporting our community, ECO-Church initiatives and
continued review of the viability of our building stock.
Policy on reserves
The trustees have established their mission aims, taking into account all of the resources
available. in terms of people. property and money.
The Trustees plan to use reserves to resource mission and to strengthen relationships within the
multi-site Barnsley North West Methodist Church. including:
Review of buildings and developing a forward plan for worship across the Barnsley North-
West Church in Barnsley
Funding resources for worship and study and training where required
Funding expenses for recruited lay and support v￿rkerS
Based on forecasted expenditure. and on ensuring there are reserves to cover costs for 6
months, the Church will work to maintain reserves of approximately £140,000.
At the end of the financial year. the reserves stand at £179.046 (2023: £152,473. The Church
also holds a sum of £40,429 in a designated Property Fund, £20,198 of which was transferred-in
from Higham Methodist Church upon joining the charity at the start of the financial year. The
level of reserves held by each chapel is shown in note 16 to the accounts (page 21).
Funds for the six worshipping communities are now in two shared accounts and we are
discussing how to share our resources in a way which equips each chapel for mission in its local
community and also enables us to jointly fund shared initiatives.
Financial review
At Notes 2a - 2c, the tremendous efforts in fundraising and successful grant applications can be
seen. Income from offerings and donations has risen with an encouraging increase once again in
lettings income. All chapels have experienced increases in energy costs. Repairs and
maintenance have decreased from the high level of the previous year. The Circuit Assessment
continues to be at a high level: almost 50 % of our total expenditure (see page 17). Total funds at
the end of the year increased. in part due to the transfer of funds from Higham.
The Trustees have considered the impact of the Autumn 2024 Budget. From April 2025, when
the secondary threshold for National Insurance purposes is to be set at a lower level, and the
employer contribution rate is to increase to 15 % . additional costs will be incurred. At the same
time, it is expected that some of our suppliers will also increase their charges.
At the year-end. unrestricted reserves stsnd at £219.475 (2023: £172,704). This includes
£40,429 designated for future property costs (2023: £20,231). The funds held by each chapel
are shown in note 16 to the accounts (page 21).
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
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YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
In-Kind support
Volunteer support in our chapels continues following the retum of the usual activities. This has
included volunteer input into gardening and cleaning activities, as well as volunteer support for
running groups for children and young people. ladies, events and for making pastoral deliveries
to housebound people across our community. More volunteers are always needed.
Post Balance Sheet Events
In August 2021, a cleaner employed by Emmanuel suffered an accident on the chapel premises.
A claim against Emmanuel for personal injury was made and processed by our insurer. Liability
was not admitted. The employee left the employment in February 2023.
It was shortly before the incident's three-year anniversary deadline that the claimant's
representatives advised of the intention to proceed. In late October 2024, Emmanuel received the
Particulars of Claim (claimant's allegations). Defen￿ and Counter schedule (response to
claimant's allegations) and Schedule of Loss.
The insurer's offer to the claimant was responded to with an increased claim. The insurer was
instructed not to ac￿Pt.
On the impact of the claim on future premiums. the underwriter confirmed that we are currently in
a Long-Term Agreement meaning that our rates are fixed for that temi which expires in 2028 and
at that point. they will review our policy and consider the claims history.
Statement of Trustee responsibility
Law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial
activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial
statements giving a true and fair view. the trustees should follow best practice and:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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TRUSTEES, REPORT continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Statement of disclosure to Independent Examiner
The Trustees certify that..
So far as we are aware, there is no relevant information of which the Independent Examiner
is unaware" and
As the trustees we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order to make
ourselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the charity's Independent
Examiner is aware of that information.
The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Rev Lyn Gregg, Chair of the Trustees
Date: 20 m￿th 2oL
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024. which are set out on
pages 12 to 23.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity s trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act
2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act:
follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity
Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act: and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
The charity's gross income exceeded £250.000 in the financial year. l am qualified to undertake
the examination, being a Fellow Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians.
Basis of independent examinerfs 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 examIne￿S statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which give
me cause to believe that, in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did 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.
I have no concerns and I 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.
Signed.. tL LL
Dated: 2010312025
Angela Hayes, FMAAT
Community Accountant
22 Brocklehurst Avenue. Bamsley. South Yorkshire. S70 3EE
Licensed
Accountant
Angela Hayes is li￿nS￿l and regulated by
AAT under licence numbei 1006755
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Note
Income
Income from donations & legacies
Income from charitable activities
Income from fundraising activities
Investment income
Other income
2a 152,477
2b 84,901
2c
29,169
2d
9,362
2e
1,534
12.988
608
165,465
85,509
29,169
9,433
1,534
164,934
79,784
12,643
5,176
71
Total Income
277,443
13,667
291,110
262,537
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
Expenditure on raising funds
3a 258,685
3b
1,540
17.819
1.320
276,504
2,860
274,135
599
Total Expenditure
260,225
19,139
279,364
274,734
Net IncomelExpenditure
Transfers & adjustments
Net movement in funds
17,218
9,355
26.573
(5,472)
200
11,746
29,353
41,099
112,197)
18
20.198
(5.672)
(12,197)
Total funds brought forward
16117 152,473
20.231
23,711
196,415
208,612
Total funds carried forward
16117 179,046
40,429
18,039
237,514
196,415
The above results are derived from continuing activities. All gains and losses recognised in the year
are included above.
Prior year income includes restricted donations and legacies of £23,148. restricted income from
charitable activities of £576, restricted income from fundraising of £1,230 and restricted investment
income of £47.
Prior year expenditure on charitable activities includes £22,917 from restricted funds.
All other prior year income and expenditure is Un￿stricted.
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
19,640
221.785
241.425
20,388
182,211
202,599
Current liabilities
Creditors
amounts falling due wthin one year
3,911
6,184
Net current assets
237,514
196,415
Net assets
237,514
196,415
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
16117
179,046
40,429
18,039
152,473
20,231
23,711
Total funds
237,514
196,415
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Signed..
UJ6•KÉ gi
Date: 20 7025
Rev Lyn Gregg, Chair of the Trustees
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1. Accounting policies
(a) Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities - Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to chartties preparing their accounts
in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019)- (Charities SORP (FRS102)).
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities
are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value, unless otherwise stated in the
relevant accounting policy note(s).
The financial statements are prepared in pounds sterfing. which is the functional currency of the
charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.
(b) Going Concern Note
After reviewing the charity's forecasts and projections and its reserves, the trustees have
reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the
foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going cOn￿M basis in
preparing its financial statements.
(c) Incoming resources
All material incoming resources have been included in the Ststement of Financial Activities when
the charity is entitled to the income, when any perfornance conditions attached are met, when it
is probable that the income will be received and when the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from donations and legacies includes all income received by the charity that is, in
substance, a gift made on a voluntary basis.
Income from charitable activities includes income earned from the supply of goods or services
for activities undertaken for charitable purposes.
Income from other fundraising activities indudes income from fundraising and non-charitable
trading activities.
Investment income is eamed from holding assets for investment purposes.
(d) Donated goods and services
Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts. at the amount the charity would
pay in the open market for a service equivalent to that being donated, when the charity would
otherwise have purchased them and the value can be measured reliably.
Donated goods for the charity's own use are recognised as income. at their fair value.
The contribution of general volunteers is not recognised as income in the charity accounts.
(e) Resources Expended
All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised as a liability is incurred. The
charity is not registered for VAT and accordingly resources expended are shown gross of
irrecoverable VAT.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by the charity in undertaking
activities that further its charitable aims, for the benefit of its beneficiaries.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
(fj Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, with a value over £1,000, are capitalised in the accounts of the Church
and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset. In the year of acquisition, assets are
depreciated for the full year.
Equipment- 250/0 on cost
Computers, IT & Media - 250/0 on cost
(g) Funds Structure
The charity maintains a general unrestricted fund which represents funds which are
expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
Restricted funds have been provided to the charity for particular purposes and may only be
spent for the purposes for which they were given. Any balance remaining outstanding on a
restricted fund at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on the fund, unless
permission has been given by the funder to remove the restriction on the balan￿ outstanding.
Funds relating to capital expenditure are transferred to a designated fund against which
depreciation is charged.
Additional designated funds are established by the trustees, as appropriate.
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
2. Analysis of Income
2024
Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds
Funds Funds
2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds
Funds Funds
Note
2a Incoff* from Donations & Legacies
Offerings, colktions & r9Ju￿r gimng
DonatiOnslap￿
Legacies
ants receI￿d..
The National Lottery ComrrLJnity Fund
BarnS￿Y MetropcAitan Borough thncil
SY Comunity Foundaton
thtsjisl District Warm Spaces &ant
Circuit Mssion &ants
District Grants
Gift Aid tax reco￿ed
Cther Ktjluntsry receipts
Total
91,099
36,494
1,084 92.183
5,979 42,473
86,757
30,301
86,757
6,167 36,468
2,000
9,600
300
3,500
500
2,500
581
9,600
3CK)
3,500
5(M)
2,500
581
21,878
850
5.175
5.175
7&)
20,984
21,878
850
152,477 12,988 165,465
141,786 23,148 164,934
2b Income from Church ktivriies
Lettj'ngs
Bapts.SnV￿ffldlngs
Internal organisa1ions
Total
83,420
1,481
83,420
1.481
78,678
530
78,678
530
576
576
84,9J1
fA)8 85,S39
79,208
576 79,784
2c Incon* from Fundraising ktivities
Fundraising & e￿ts
29,169
29.169
11,413
1,230 12,643
Total
29,169
29,169
11,413
1,230 12,643
2d Income from Investments
Bank interest
9,362
71
9,433
5,129
47
5,176
2e Other Incon
Refund insurance
Refund of contrilxjtion to pEnsion deficil
449
449
Total
Total Inco￿
2TI,443 13,667 291,110
237,536 25,001 262,537
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
3. Analysis of Expenditure
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Unrestricted Designaled Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Note
3a Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Missionary & charitable gimng
Conne>ional funds
Circuit AssessnEnt
ating & Lighting
Insurance
Water rates
Repairs, nEintenance & equipnEnt
Energy sur*ys
Cleaning
Salaries cost
Eynses of rrinisty
NW projects, actimt'es & e￿nts
Accountancy fee
Internal organisab'ons
her payrrEnts {grant mnies relurned)
714
2,422
139,680
42,773
13,601
2,703
14,
5,035
5,749
2,422
139,680
42,773
13,601
2,703
15,853
800
2,202
130.002
35.452
11.766
2,880
32,253
923
9,339
20,928
7,523
17,373
900
1.794
1,499
12,803
17,466
7,497
3,772
12,803
17,674
7,497
13,748
900
562
539
9,976
562
539
Total
258,685
17,819
276,504
274.135
3b Fundraising Costs
neral fundraising expenses
Africa Lova fundrai￿ng e>penses
1.540
1,320
599
1,320
Total
1,540
1,320
2,860
599
Total Expendilure
260,225
19,139
279,364
274,734
Prior year expenditure includes the following amounts tsken from restricted funds:
Missionary & charitable giving - £30
Heating & lighting - £425
Repairs. maintenance & cleaning - £8.100
Energy surveys - £923
Expenses of ministry - £120
Projects, activities & events - £11,525
Internal organisation expenditure - £1,794
All other prior year expenditure is unrestricted.
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4. Tangible Fixed Assets
Fixtures,
Fittings
& Equipment
Original Cost
As @ 01 September 2023
Additions in the year
As @ 31 August 2024
Depreciation
As @ 01 September 2023
Depreciation charge
As @ 31 Augusl 2024
68,827
68,827
68,827
68,827
Net Book Value
As @ 01 September 2023
As @ 31 August 2024
5. Cash at bank and in hand
2024
2023
Note
Cash in hand
Bank Accounts
Central Finance Board
36
34,566
186,617
36
23,540
157,915
Total
221.219
181,491
Add Funds held by internal organisations
Less funds held on behalf of extemal organisats-ons
12
13
566
720
Total Cash Funds Held
221,785
182,211
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
6. Debtors
2024
2023
Cift reCeiwd￿e
Prepayments
Accrued inc0￿e {legacy)
Hire incorrE due
9,355
10,823
6.751
2,(K)O
814
2.263
19,640
20,388
7. Creditors
2024
2023
Creditors & accruals
Deferred income
2,691
1,220
5,724
460
3,911
6,184
8. Staff costs and numbers
2024
2023
Salaries Cost
Employer NIC
Employer Pension Contribution
16,347
20,199
233
496
541
17,674
20,928
Average number of employees
9. Trustees, remuneration, benefits and expenses
Other than reimbursement of items purchased on behalf of the Church, there was no
remuneration, expenses or benefits made to trustees during this or the previous accounting
period.
10. Related party transactions
During the year the charity incurred assessment costs. payable to Barnsley Methodist Circuit,
to a total of £139.680 (2023: £130.002). Methodist Church Bamsley North West received
Mission grants from Barnsley Methodist Circuit, to the total value of £750 (2023: grants to the
value of £2,500 were received). Barnsley Methodist Circuit also contributed £900 to cover
the cost of the Accountancy & Independent Examination Fee (2023: £900).
There were no other transactions with any person or party closely related to a trustee, during
this or the previous financial period.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
11.Land & buildings
Church buildings are the property of the Methodist Church and are not recognised in the
accounts of the Methodist Church Bamsley North West.
12. Funds held by internal organisations
Opening
Balance
Closing
Balance
Receipts Payments
Buckley Ladies Group
Buckley Sunday School
Dodworth Fellowship
700
269
31
295
(252)
743
269
34
313
1310)
{562)
Total
1,000
608
1,046
Internal organisations are groups that are part of the Church and report to the Trustees. The
transactions are included in the accounts of the Methodist Church Barnsley North West and are
recorded as restricted funds.
£480 of the Buckley Ladies group fund is held in the North West Current Account.
13. Funds held as custodian trustee
3110812024
3110812023
Balance brought forward
OfferingslGifts received for extemal organisations
OfferingslGifts passed on to extemal organisations
935
6,459
(7,394)
6.366
(6,366)
Balance carried forward
Funds received through offerings and gifts collected on the behalf of external organisations. The
income does not belong to the Church and therefore is not included in the Statement of Financial
Activities.
14. Contingent Liability
At the financial year end, there was an ongoing dispute with a fonner employee in respect
of pension contributions that could result in a possible liability in future years. At the
balance sheet date. it is impracticable to estimate the financial effect of this issue.
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
15.Analysis of assets between funds
Unrestricled
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
3110812024
Tangible Fixed Assets
Investments
Current Assets
Cu￿ent Liabilities
182.957
(3,911)
40.429
18.039
241,425
(3,911)
179,046
40,429
18,039
237,514
3110812023
Tangible Fixed Assets
Investments
Current Assets
Cu￿ent Liabilities
158.657
(6,184)
20,231
23,711
202,599
(6,184)
152,473
20.231
23,711
196,415
16. Unrestricted funds
Opening
Balance
Closing
Balance
Incowe Expenditure
Transfers
General Reserve Fund:
Buckley Chapel
Dodworth Chapel
Emmanuel Church
21.308
21.492
165,460
36.297
(15.966)
(20,437)
(163,480)
(34.753)
(15,801)
(7,007)
(2.781)
14.802
11,097
108,968
11,022
15,791
11,729
5.637
20,231
20,198
10,042
1￿,988
9,478
Kexborough Chapel
Higham Chapel
Silkstone Common Chapel
NW Church General fijnd
22,437
9,529
920
9,155
9.207
7.298
20,231
200
Designated Pro￿rtY Fund (EK)
Designated Pro￿rtY Fund (Higham)
20,198
TOTAL
172.704
(260,225)
29,553
219,475
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
17. Restricted funds
Opening
Balance
Closing
Balance
Income Expenditure
Transfers
Internal Organisations (see note 12)
1.000
608
{562)
1,046
North West Mission
Mission Grant- Get ready for Summer
BMBC - Ecofest
250
{187)
{208)
63
1,309
1,101
Buckle
Cha
el-
Buckley Chapel Legacies
Mission Grant - Lighting
Mission Grant- Eco-Efficiency
BMBC
9,780
500
9,780
{500)
(15)
{400)
{304)
15
400
BMBC
400
96
Bens Big Trim Fundraiser
721
721
Kexborou
hcha
el..
Kexborough Restiicted Fund
Mission Grant- Eco-Efficiency
Mission Grant- New Cooker
500
500
24
{24)
{500)
{999)
500
Defibrillator Donations
1,136
137
Dodworth Cha
BMBC- Children's Work Grant
121
121
BMBC- Holiday Club
BMBC
1,200
380
(1.050)
{380)
150
Emmanuel Church..
Habitat for Humanity Fund (HfH)
Africa with Love (AWL}
National Lottery Community Fund
Mission Grant - Toddlers
1,363
71
1,434
1,124
5.979
(4.655)
16,401)
{500)
{500)
{2001
6,401
500
Mission Grant- Messy Church
Methodist Women- Oasis Dementia Café
500
719
719
BMBC- Toddlers
536
{254)
{950)
{750)
282
BMBC Grant- AWL
950
Restricted Donations (Coffee Morning)
431
1,084
765
TOTAL
23,711
13,667
(19,1391
{200)
18,039
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
18.Transfers & Adjustments
Designated
Property
Fund
General
Fund
AWL
Fund
TOTAL
Transfers-in, Higham Melhodist Church
Donations
9.155
2CM)
20,198
29,353
1200)
TOTAL
9,355
20,198
{200)
29,353
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