Registered Charity No: 1135136
THE METHODIST CHURCH
BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Administrative Infomation
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiner's Report
10
Statement of Financial Aclivities
Balance Sheet
12
Notes to the Financial Statements
13-22
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH %VEST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Principal Office:
Emmanuel Methodist Church
72 Huddersfield Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S751DT
Registered Charity Number:
1135136
Principal Bankers-
HSBC
5 Market Hill
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2PY
Central Finan￿ Board ofthe Methodist Church
9 Bonhill Street
London
EC2A 4PE
Independent Examiner:
Angela Hayes
Community Accounlant
22 Brocklehursl Avenue
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 3EE
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Trustees:
Minister & Chair
Acting Superintendent
Supemumerary Minister
Superintendent Minister
Treasurer
Safeguarding
Secretary
Lay workers
Revd Lyn Gregg
Revd Lyn Gregg - from 27/01/25
Revd Louise Dawson
Revd Louise Carr- deceased 23/12124
Nigel Bonson
Alison Padgett
Philip Harris
Deborah Evans
Elizabeth Jones - appointed 21/01/25
resentalives from each Cha
Dodworth
Elsie Dyson
Anne Hamby
Nigel Bonson
Jan Eldred
David Grimes
June Grimes
Claire Woodward
Allan Wearmouth
Emmanuel
Kexborough
Graham Dawson
Angela Findlow - appointed 21/01/25
Chris Harrington
Doreen Snowden - resigned 21/01/25
Wan Foong Loh - resigned 22112125
Ann Sutcliffe
Christine Wilson
Buckley
Pogmoor
Gwenyth Harrison - resigned 30/12/25
Higham
Beverley Smith
Leslie Howarth
Joyce Watson
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Trustees of The Methodist Church Barnsley North West submit their Annual Report and
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions
of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP FRS1021 "Accounting and Reporting by
Charities- issued in 2019. in preparing the Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Charity.
Formerly Ihe Emmanuel Methodist Church, and renamed on 1 September 2021, The Methodist
Church Bamsley North West was registered with the Charity Commission on 24 March 2010,
registered charily number 1135136. Previous to this, the Church was exempt from registration with
the Charity Commission.
Structure, Govemance and Management
As part of the Melhodist Church, the charity is govemed by the Deed of Union (19321 and the
Methodist Church Act {19761. The governing documenls are contained in "The Constitutional
Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church"
The Melhodist Church Barnsley North West includes the individual Methcmjist chapel communities of
Buckley, Dodworth. Emmanuel. Higham, Kexborough and Pogmoor. In this financial year the
Silkstone Common property transferred to the responsibility of the Circuil and is going ihrough a
prO￿sS to assess if it can be opened with community involvement, for communiiy use. The North
West Church currently acts as agenl for the Circuit in relation to Ihe accounts of Silkstone Common.
The Trustees of the charity are the members oflhe 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 reSoUr￿s.
Members are elected lo the Church Council at the General Church Meeting and eligibility for
appointment is set out in the Constitution.
The Trustees who seNed 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, since the date of the
Union..
The advancement of:
al The Christian Faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of the Methodist
Church.
bl Any charitable purpose of any connexional district. circuil, local or other organisalion of the
Methodist Church.
cl Any charitable purpose of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist
Church.
dl Any purpose of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church.
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
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YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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 Barnsley North West is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ
by encouraging, resourcing and enabling the people and chapels of the area lo serve their
communities and the wider world. The church organises itself to carry 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, bul 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 consider that 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 musl 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 Missiorb of the Methodist Church Barnsley North West is therefore to relate well to ALLI
The Trustees continue to follow the Mission Plan 2024-2027, "Our Hopes and Dreams" as
launched by the Barnsley Circuit during 2024.
Related parties
The charity is part of the Methodist Church and is a member of the Barnsley Methodist Circuit
(registered charity number 11352401. The Methodist Circuit provides resources and employs the
ministers and lay workers. The Circuit also maintains the fabric of the properties and arranges the
finances for the maintenance 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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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
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YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Activities undertaken for public benefit
The Methodist Church Barnsley North West seeks to share Ihe gospel of Christ in the
ommunities it serves. It maintains a Christian presence in the communities thal it serves and
carries out ils stated aims and objectives by..
Holding four meelings ofthe Church Council each year lo 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 and Pogmoor.
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 Ihe pattern of worship io every iwo or even every 4 weeks by some chapels
conlinues with some members attending at another chapel when their own has no service.
During the year, chapels have continued lo assess their on-going viabilily. The premises at
Silkstone Common remained open for letting purposes. In February 2024, the property was
included in Ihe register of the local Council's List of Assets of Community Value. Against thal
background, the future of that property is subject to further discussions with the Sheffield District
and the local community.
Rev. Lyn Gregg is the minister with responsibility for the Methodist Church Barnsley North West.
Our Young People's Worker was appointed during the year 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. Deacon Mark Altwood was appointed during the year by the Circuit, although
his role did not commence until 1 September 2025. We look forward to working with him in the
North West Church.
Several courses took place, and the emphasis continues to be placed on safeguarding. The
EcoFest, took place at Emmanuel in September 2024 and was well supported. The Lunch Club at
Kexborough, the dementia café al Emmanuel, and Warm Spaces are examples of activities that
continued to be an essential part of our mission. There was also support from the North West for
the Shoebox Appeal.
The Church continues to debate and seek the way forward Ihrough whole-church discussion
about priorities for mission, worship, supporting our community, ECO-Church initiatives and
ontinued review of the viability of our building stock.
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
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YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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 foNard plan for worship across Ihe Barnsley North-
West Church in Barnsley
Funding resources for worship and study and training where required
Funding expenses for recruited lay and support workers
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 £139.000, to include a buffer amount
to cover unexpecled fluctualions in income.
At the end ofthe financial year, the reseNes stsnd at £147.101 12024.. £179,046). The Church
also holds a sum of £40,429 in a designaled Property Fund. The level of reserves held by each
chapel is shown in note 17 lo the accounts (page 20).
Funds for the six worshipping communities are now in two shared accounts and we are discussing
how to share our reSoUr￿S in a way which equips each chapel for mission in ils local community
and also enables us to jointly fund shared initiatives.
Financial review
At Notes 2a - 2c. the tremendous efforts in fundraising and successful granl applications can be
seen. Income from offerings, donations and fundraising has risen compared with the previous
financial year. Total income for the year ending 31 August 2025 is £321,370, compared with
£291.110 in the previous year.
Expenditure for the year ending 31" August 2025 totalled £309,978 (2024.. £279,364). The Circuit
Assessment Gontinues to be at a high level= almost 50 % of our total expenditure {page 161.
From April 2025, when the secondary threshold for National Insurance purposes was set at a
lower level, and the employer contribution rate increased to 150/0, additional costs were incurred.
At the same time, some of our suppliers increased their charges in line with the general rate of
inflation.
As indicated in Ihe Tangible Fixed Assets note 4, £23,993 was added in respecl of the installation
of Solar Panels and a Storage Battery at Emmanuel Methodist Church. mainly funded by grants
from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Benefacl Trust as shown in Note 18.
At the year-end unrestricted reserves stand at £147,101 (2024.. £179,046). There was also a sum
of £40,429 designated for future property costs. The fall in unrestricted reserves is partly
attributable to the transfer of Silkstone Common funds to the Circuit. Unrestricted funds held by
each chapel are shown in note 17 to the accounts (page 201.
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
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YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
In-Kind support
Volunteer support in our chapels continues. 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.
statement of Trustee responsibility
Law applicable lo 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
givirbg 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 whelher applicable accounting slandards have been followed, subject lo any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial stalements on the going con￿rn basis unless it is inappropriate lo
presume Ihat 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.
Statement of dlsclosure to Independent Examlner
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 Gharity'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=
Prt85
Rev Lyn Gregg, Chair of the Trustees
Date: 12 May 2026
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on
pages 11 to 22.
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 144121 of the Charities Act 2011
(the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility lo..
examine Ihe accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act-
follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners
under section 14515)Ibl of the 2011 Acl., and
slate 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 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 wilh 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 lo
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
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which give
me cause to believe that, in any malerial respect..
accounting records were not kept in accordance wilh 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 oul 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 COn￿rnS and I have come across no olher matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed.. tL LL_
Dated.. 12 May 2026
Angela Hayes, FMMT
Community Accountant
22 Brocklehurst Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3EE
aaLI
Licensed
Accountsnt
Angela Hayes is licensed atTrd wulaled by
AAT under licence nurnber 1006755
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
2025
Totsl
Funds
2024
Unrestrictsd Designatgd Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Note
Income
Income from donations & legacies
Income from church activities
Income from fundraising activities
Investment income
Other income
2a 118,847
2b 76,225
2c
38,624
2d
8,370
2e
77,395
583
1,276
50
196,242
76,808
39,900
8,420
165,465
85,509
29,169
9,433
1,534
Total Income
242,066
79,304
321.370
291,110
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
Expenditure on raising funds
Other expenditure
3a 265,944
3b
1,117
3c
10,707
2,399
29,311
500
297,654
1,617
10,707
276,504
2,860
Total Expenditure
277,768
2,399
29,811
309,978
279,364
Net IncomelExpenditure
Transfers & adjustments
Nel movement in funds
{35,7021
3,757
131,9451
12,3991
23,993
21,594
49,493
27,750
21,743
11.392
11,746
29,353
41,099
19
11,392
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried fonvard
17118 179,046
40,429
18,039
237,514
196,415
17118 147,101
62,023
39,782
248.906
237,514
The above results are derived from continuing activities. All gains and losses recognised in the year
are included above.
Prior year inGome includes restricted donations and legacies of £12,988, restricted income from
charitable activities of £608 and restricted investment income of £71.
Prior year expenditure on charitable activities includes £17,819 from restricted funds and prior year
expenditure on raising funds includes £1,320 from restricted funds.
All other prior year income and expenditure is unrestricted.
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH %VEST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
21,594
21,594
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
18.423
212,146
230,569
19,640
221,785
241,425
Current Ilabllltles
Creditors
amounts falling due within one year
3.257
3,911
Net current assets
227,312
237,514
Net assets
248,906
237,514
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds- Fixed Assets
Designated funds- Other
Restricted funds
17118
147,101
21,594
40,429
39,782
179,046
40,429
18,039
Total funds
248,906
237,514
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Signed..
Date.. 12 May 2026
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 2025
1. Accounting policies
(al Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities - Stalement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounls
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS102} {effective 1 January 2019)_ (Charities SORP IFRS102)1.
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entily under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities
are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value, unless otherwse stated in the
relevant accounling policy notels).
The financial slatements are prepared in pounds sterling, which is the functional currency of the
charity. Monelary amounts in Ihese financial slalements are rounded to Ihe nearest pound.
Ib) Golng Concern Note
After reviewing the charity's forecasts and projections and its reserves, the trustees have
reasonable expectation thal the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the
foreseeable fulure. No malerial uncertainties exist in the twelve-month period following the
signing of the accounts. The charity therefore continues lo adopt the going concern basis in
preparing its financial statements.
Ic} Incoming resources
All material incoming resources have been included in the Statement of Financial Activities when
the charity is entitled to the income, when any performance conditions attached are met. when it
is probable that the income will be re￿iVed and when the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from donations and legacies includes all income received by the charity that is, in
substan￿, a gift made on a volunlary basis.
Income from charitable aclivities includes income earned from the supply of goods or servi￿$ for
activities undertaken for charitable purposes.
Income from other fundraising activities includes income from fundraising and non-charilable
trading activities.
Investment income is earned from holding assets for investment purposes.
Id) Donated goods and services
Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts, at the arnount the charity would
pay in Ihe open markel 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 charily s own use are recognised as income, at their fair value.
The contribution of general volunteers is not recognised as income in the charily accounts.
le> Resources Expended
All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised as a liability is incurred. The
charity is not regislered for VAT and accordingly resources expended are shown gross of
irrecoverable VAT.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by the charity in undèrtaking
activities that further its charitable aims. for the benefit of ils beneficiaries.
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
(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 estimaled useful life of the asset. In the year of acquisition, assels are
depreciated for the full year.
Equipment- 25°/0 on cost
Computers. IT & Media - 25% on cost
Property Improvements & Major Works- 10% on cost
Ig} 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 balan￿ on the fund, unless
permission has been given by the funder lo remove the restriction on the balan￿ outstanding.
Funds relating to capital expenditure are transferred to a designated fund against which
deprecialion 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 contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
2. Anatysis of Income
2025
Unreslrided Restricted Total
Funds
Funds Funds
2024
Unr95tricled Restricted Totsl
Funds
Funds Funds
Nots
2a Inco￿ from Donations & Legacies
Omerings, ccllections & regular gimng
t￿natiOn￿ap[RaL￿
L￿jaCieS
Gift tsxrpLDver&1
Grants receI￿d..
The Iktimal Lottery Convnunity Fund
The LLltery Sport E￿L￿nd
UK SPF
Benefacl Trust
Harry Bottom Trust
Barnty Metropolitan Borough Council
SY C(Mnmunity Foundabon
Circuit Miwon &ants
0￿er v)luntsry receipts
Totsl
85,529
85,529
14,333 19,380 33,713
91,093
36,494
3,0
20,984
1,084 92,183
5,979 42,473
3,(￿0
18,085
3,375 21,460
15,640 15,640
6,938 6,938
11,997 11,997
7,200 7,200
4,000 4,000
4,382 4,382
3,623
3,623
860
860
900
5,175 5,175
750
750
900
9CQ
118,847 77,395 196,242
152,477 12,988 165,465
2b Inco￿ from Church IKtNlt￿S
Letbngs
Baptisnlwldings
Internal iyganisations
ToLql
74,757
1,468
74,757
1,468
583
83,420
1,481
83,420
1,481
608
583
76,225
583 76,808
84,901
eQ8 85,YJ9
2c Inco￿ from Fundraising Actwitie5
FUr￿raISIrQ & ￿nts
38,624
1,276 39,900
29,169
29,169
Total
38,624
1,276 39,900
29,169
,169
2d In¢on* from Investments
Bank inter￿1
8,370
50 8,420
9,362
71
9,433
2e Other Income
und insurance
Refund ol ¢￿Ibution lo pensi￿ delicil
Sundry & mi*dlaneous incon
449
1,0
449
1,085
Totgl
1,534
Total Inco￿
242,066 79,304 321,370
277,443 13,e67 291,110
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH %VEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
3. Analysis of Expenditure
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Note
38 Expendrture on Charitable ActIV￿leS
Mis&onary & charitable gimng
cc￿ne>l0naI funds
Circuit A￿ss￿rnI
ting & ￿ghtirvj
Insurance
Water rates
Repairs, Tvwinlenance & equiptnenl
Cleaning
Salaries cost
Eypenses of rrinisty
oiects, actimb'es & events
A¢countan¢y fee
Internal organisalions
Depreciatt'on of fixed assets
Cther payrrEnts
1,754
2,482
148,100
37,783
13,496
3,694
15,175
12,374
18,497
6,853
4,718
925
8,704
2,482
148,100
37,783
13,496
3,694
23,539
12,374
18,923
6,853
17,789
925
500
2,399
93
5,749
2,422
139,&80
42,T13
13,601
2,703
15,853
12,803
17,674
7,497
13,748
8,364
426
13,071
2,399
93
539
Total
265,944
2,399
29,311
297,654
276,504
3b Fundralslng Costs
neral fundraising e>penses
Africa Lo* fundraising expenses
1,117
1,117
500
1,540
1,320
Total
1,617
Other Expenditure
Trf of Silkstone ComrrK)n funds to Circuit
10,707
10,707
Totsl
10,707
10,707
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
277,768
1399
29,811
309,978
279,364
Prior year expenditure includes the following amounts taken from restricted funds..
Missionary & charitable giving - £5,035
Repairs, maintenance & equipment- £1,499
Salaries cost - £208
Projects, activities & events - £9,976
Internal organisation expenditure £562
Other payments- £539
Africa with Love expenses - £1,320
All other prior year expenditure is unrestricled.
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH WEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
4. Tangible Fixed Assets
Flxtures,
Fittings
& Equipment
Property
Improvements
& Majorworks
Total
Original Cost
As @ 01 September 2024
Additions in the year
As @ 31 August 2025
Depreciation
As @ 01 September 2024
Depreciation charge
As @ 31 August 2025
68,827
68,827
23,993
92,820
23,993
23,993
68,827
68,827
68,827
2,399
71,226
2,399
2,399
68,827
Net Book Value
As @ 01 September 2024
As @ 31 August 2025
21,594
21,594
5. Cash at bank and in hand
2025
2024
Note
Cash in hand
Bank Accounts
Central Finance Board
1,497
24,266
189,481
36
34,566
186,617
Totsl
215,244
221,219
Add Funds held by internal organisalions
Less funds held on behalf of exlemal organisalions
12
13
649
13,7471
566
Total Cash Funds Held
212.146
221,785
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
6. Debtors
2025
2024
Gift receivable
Prepayments
Hire income due
9,063
8,245
1,115
9,355
8,022
2,263
18.423
19,640
7. Creditors
2025
2024
Creditors & accruals
Deferred income
2,425
832
2,691
1,220
3,257
3,911
8. Staff costs and numbers
2025
2024
S818ries Cost
Employer NIC
Employer Pension Contribution
17,889
592
442
16,347
786
541
18,923
17,674
Average number of employees
g. Trustees, remuneration, benefits and expenses
Olher than reimbursemenl of items purchased on behalf of the Church, there was no
remuneralion, expenses or benefils 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 £148,100 (2024.. £139,680). Methodist Church Barnsley North Wesl received
Mission grants from Barnsley Methodist Circuit, to the total value of £860. 12024.. grants to
the value of £750 were received). Barnsley Methodist Circuit also contributed £900 to cover
the cost of the Accountancy & Independent Examination Fee {2024'. £9001.
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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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH %VEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
11. Land & buildings
Church buildings are the property of the Methodist Church and are not recognised in the
accounts of the Melhodisl Church Barnsley North West.
12. Funds held by internal organisations
Openlng
Balance
Closlng
Balance
Receipts
Paymgnts
Buckley Ladies Group
Buckley Sunday School
Dodworth Fellowship
743
269
34
254
11601
837
269
23
329
13401
Totsl
1,046
583
15001
1.129
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
3110812025
3110812024
Special Appeals
Balance brought forward
OfferingslGifts re￿iVed for Special Appeals
OfferingslGifts paid over lo exlemal organisations
4,628
4,628
6,366
6,366
Silkslone Common Church (funds held as agenll
Balance brought forward
Income received during the year
Expenditure during the year
Amounts paid over lo Circuit during the year
10,707
9,817
19,3771
7,4001
3,747
Balance carried forward held on behalf of exlemal groups
3.747
Special Appeals are funds received through offerings and gifls collecled on the behalf of external
organisalions. The income does nol belong to the NW Church and Iherefore is not included in Ihe
Statement of Financial Activities.
The accounts of Silkstone Common Church are held as agenl and managed on behalf of Bamsley
Methodist Circuit. The income does not belong to the NW 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 former employee in respect
of pension contributions that could result in a possible liability in future years. Al the
balance sheet dale, 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 contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
15. Independent Examination and accountancy services
The cost of accounts preparation and independent examination for the financial year was £925
(2024.. £9001.
16.Analysis of assets between funds
Unrestricted
Designated
Funds
R8Strict8d
Funds
Funds
Total
3110812025
Tangible Fixed Assets
Investments
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
21,594
21,594
150,358
13,2571
40,429
39,782
230,569
13,2571
147,101
62,023
39,782
248,906
3110812024
Tangible Fixed Assets
Inveslrnenls
Current Assets
Current Liabili(ies
182,957
13,9111
40,429
18,039
241,425
13,9111
179,046
40,429
18,039
237,514
17. Unrestrlcted funds
Opening
Balance
Closing
Balance
Income Expenditure
Transfers
General Reserve Fund..
Buckley Chapel
Dodworth Chapel
Emmanuel Church
14,802
11,097
108,968
11,022
15,791
11,729
5,637
20,231
20,198
22,795
21,886
143,877
34,597
17,784
122,1151
119,9691
1167,6081
134,9311
117,4081
111,7291
14,0081
15,482
13,014
88,994
10,688
16,167
3,757
Kexborough Chapel
Higham Chapel
Silkslone Cotllmon
NW Church General fund
Designated Property Fund IEMCI
Designated Property Fund (Highaml
1,127
2,756
20,231
20,198
TOTAL
219,475
242,066
1277,7681
3,757
187,530
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THE METHODIST CHURCH BARNSLEY NORTH %VEST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
18. Restricted funds
Opening
Balance
Closing
Balance
Income Expenditure
Transfers
Internal Organisations (see note 121
North Wesl Mission
1,046
583
15001
1,129
Mission Grant- Gel ready lor Summer
Mission Grant- Shining Stars
Mission Grant- First
63
63
500
15001
13601
19731
360
BMBC- Ecofesl
1,101
128
Buckle Cha
Buckley Chapel Legacies
BMBC- Garden Project
BMBC- Coffee Momings
BMBC- VE Celebration
9,780
9,780
193
500
13071
132
132
250
12041
46
BMBC- Water Boiler
96
Bens Big Trim Fundraiser
721
17211
Kexborou
h Cha el..
Kexborough Reslricled Fund
Defibrillator Donations
500
137
500
105
432
14641
Dodworth Cha
el..
BMBC- Children's Work Grant
121
11211
15301
BMBC- Holiday Club
BMBC- Molherlcarer group
150
380
440
440
Emrnanuel Church..
Habilal for Humanity Fund IHfHI
Africa with Love IAWLI
National Lottery Youth Project Grant
National Lottery Sport England
H8rry Bottom Charitable Trust
SY Community Foundation
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (Solar Panels)
Benefacl Trust Isolar Panels)
Melhodisl Women - Oasis Dementia Café
1,434
1,124
11,4841
12001
11,0001
5,848
15,640
6,938
4,000
3,623
11,997
7,200
15,7001
14,2931
12,8461
14,0001
18061
1,072
10,347
4,092
17801
111,9971
17,2001
2,037
719
11371
14801
12821
12071
14,3801
12,0001
582
BMBC- SoLJnd System
BMBC- Toddlers
BMBC Granl-warm Spa￿$
Restricted Donations IC8pilal Projeclsl
Restricted Donations (Coffee Morning)
1,780
1,300
282
500
12931
14,7961
16,875
1,276
7,699
41
765
TOTAL
18,039
79,304
129,8111 127,7501
39,782
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
19.Transfers & Adjustments
General HfH
Fund
Fund
AWL
Fixed
Benefac Res
Genue Warm
Youth
Fund Assets UKSPF Trust Donations Fitness Spaces Project
Donations
1,684 11,4841 12001
Funds re purchase of
rixed assets
23,993 111,9971 17,2001 14,7961
Room & fa¢ililies hire
2,073
17801 12931 11,0001
TOTAL
3,757 11,4841 12001 23,993 111,9971 17,2001 14,7961 17801 12931 11.0001
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