2023-08-31-accounts

					SORP
					reference
Summary		ofthe			Para 1.17		Set	out in the Methodist Church Act 1976,clause 4. In summary:
purposes		ofthe	charity				The	purposes ofthe Methodist Church are the advancement	of(a)
as set out		in its					the	Christian faith, in accordance with the doctrinal standards	and
governing		document					discipline ofthe Methodist Church and (b) any charitable purpose			of
							any	body ofthe Methodist Church or related organisation.
							The "To	Mission Statement of gents Green Methodist Church is: be a community church sharing the love ofJesus. "
Summary activities	ofthe main in relation to				Para 1.17 and 1.19		1)	to provide regular public acts ofworship open to all, regardless ofchurch membership
those purposes			for the				2)	to provide sacred space for prayer and contemplation
public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.							3) 4}	toteach the tenets and practice ofChristianity through sermons, study courses and small groups to undertake pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved, and marking important life passages such as marriages, births and deaths with suitable acts of public worship
								and celebration
							5)	to promote Christianity through the organisation of
								informational, educational and entertaining events ofgeneral
								public interest
							6)	to encourage and develop faith through the provision ofage-
								appropriate groups (youth, parents with toddlers, seniors} with a
								Christian ethos
							7)	to support other compatible charities in the UK and overseas
								with financial gifts and prayer.
Statement		confirming			Para 1.18		When planning our activities forthe year, the Church Council		has
whether	the trustees						considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit and,		in
have had		regard	to the				particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement			of
guidance		issued	by the				religion.
Charity Commission				on
public benefit
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						SQRP reference
								Local Churches, Circuits and Districts are not
						Para 1.38		defined as {external) grant-making bodies
Policy on		grant making

					Funds for on-going maintenance and any future
					Para 1.38 capital investment projects are deposited with
Policy on	social investment				Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes as
including investment	program			related	required by Standing Orders.
					The main part ofour church activities is
					Para 1.38 undertaken by lay persons (volunteers).
Contribution		made		by
volunteers
Other
Achievements				and Performance
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				reference
					The main activities and achievements during the year may be
					summarised as follows.
Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the				Para 1.20	1.Maintaining aweekly programme of3 services ofpublic worship, with two Sunday services and one mid- week. Christingle and the Carol Service have the biggest attendances, with a children's choir taking part, Messy Church was held quarterly. 2.Providing awide range ofactivities for young people,
charity's work made to the			has		including Junior Church, Sunbeams and Sunrise (for under 5s), Lighthouse (for 5 —11year-olds), Lampstand (for 11—
circumstances			of		lg year-olds), Girls' Brigade, and an annual panto. About 90
its beneficiaries					children and young people take part in an average week,
and any wider benefits to society as a whole.					some attending two orthree activities. During the panto season (October to February) this rises to about 150,with about 200 attending on average each week.
					3.Running and developing daytime activities, including
					Friendship Club, Games and CraA, and hosting a fortnightly
					Dementia Cafe.
					4.Reaching out to the community, including:
					- aregular link with WORK, a local charity providing
					worthwhile occupations for young people with learning
					difficulties
					—our Youth Worker working in 3 local schools
					-a Community Fun Day held on 17June.
					5.Encouraging the development ofthe faith ofmembers
					through house groups, a weekly tea and toast group, and a
					men's group.
					6.Providing pastoral support to the growing proportion ofthe
					congregation who are frail.
					7. Providing facilities for community groups to meet on our
					premises, including Scottish country dancers, Rhythm time
					for babies and toddlers, Keep fit, WI, Friends ofPorter
					Valle, Clo dancers, Tai Chi, and various children*s arties.

Financia	l	Review	Review	Review
Review of	the	charity's				Para	1.21 The church*s income for the year wasf89,856;
financial position			at	the end			expenditure was f97,696resulting in an overspend	of
ofthe period							f7,840.
Statement	explaining			the		Para	1 22 The Church Council has decided that reserves ofa
policy for holding			reserves				n;inimum of3months' average expenditure
stating why they			are	held			(approximately f25,000)should be held to meet
							unforeseen expenditure, such as necessary repairs to
							the buildings.
Amount of reserves				held		Para	1.22 Atthe end ofthe reporting period our current
							account balance was f63,295 and our CFBbalance
							f18,251,sothat total cash reserves were f81,546.
							This satisfies the church's reserves policy.
Reasons for holding				zero		Para	1 22 Not applicable
reserves
Details of	fund materially				in	Para	1.24 Not applicable
deficit
Explanation of any						Para	f23 Not applicable. The church is on a sound financial
uncertainties		about the					footing and sufficient resources are in place to
charity continuing			as a going				continue our ministry.
concern
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							The church's principal sources offunds are (in descending
							order ofsignificance): weekly offerings; lettings to
The charity's principal sources offunds					Para	1.47	community groups; Gift Aid recovery; Circuit income {re Youth Minister); donations.
(including	any
fundraising)
							Investment funds are deposited with the Central Finance
							Board (CFB)ofthe Methodist Church, as per Standing Orders.
Investment objectives any social	policy and including investment				Para	1.46	As such, the church has no control over the selection and performance of its investments.
policy adopted
							The Church Council has a strong regard tothe prevailing risks
							to persons and property, and has in place a comprehensive
A description		ofthe			Para	1.46	Health gr Safety Policy (reviewed annually). All external users
principal risks the charity		facing					ofthe church are notified oftheir responsibilities through room booking procedures. Annual fire drills are conducted
							during Sunday services, and health gr safety training is
							provided for all officials.
							Property is inspected at regular intervals, with a full
							professional inspection conducted every 5years. A principal
							responsibility ofthe Resources Committee isto ensure that
							the property is maintained effectively, and all prevailing
							regulations and obligations observed.
							The church has a Safeguarding Policy which is reviewed and
							endorsed annually. All requirements to ensure full
							protection for children and vulnerable persons are rigorously
							observed.
							Financial risks are also managed through stringent controls.
							Church Council examines and approves the annual church

Structure, Governance and Management	Structure, Governance and Management	Structure, Governance and Management	Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's trusts
Type of governing	document Para 1.25 Act of Parliament (Methodist Church Act19')
How is the charity constituted? Trust
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Trustee selection	methods		Para 1.25 Appointed by Church Council orthe General
including details	of any		Church Meeting. All presbyters (i.e.ordained
constitutional provisions		e.g. ministers) are trustees ex-officio. Circuit also
election to post or name		of	any appoints a Circuit Steward to the Councils of
person or body entitled to			each of its churches
appoint one or more trustees
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			New Church Council members are given directions (web links) tothe
			relevant information produced by the Methodist Connexion and the
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51		Charity Commission that describe the responsibilities ofatrustee. Council members are reminded ofthese responsibilities at Council meetings, and on joining Council are required to state that they have no impediments that prevent them from acting as atrustee. Training in specific roles (e.g.Treasurer, Property Steward) is offered
			by the local Methodist Circuit at intervals.
			The Church Council has authority and oversight over the entire
			ministry and mission ofthe Church. Aims and methods, the
The charity*s organisational	Para 1.51		determination and pursuit of policy and the deployment of available resources are its proper responsibility.
structure and any wider network with			The Council executes policy through its three committees orteams, each with delegated powers for an aspect ofthe Church's life and
which the			ministry. The committees are:
charity works			~ Resources, including premises, finance, room bookings and
			employment
			~ Pastoral
			~ Worship Co-ordinators
			Day-to-day organisation is in the hands ofthe Church Stewards, who
			work closely with the Minister. They meet with representatives ofthe
			committees bi-monthly in the Leadership Team, which brings together
			the different aspects ofchurch life, and takes a longer term strategic
			view ofthe church's life and mission

mes	ofthe charity trus	tees who manage the charit	y
	Trustee name	Office tif any)	Dates acted ifnot for whole ear	Name ofperson (or body) entitled to a oint trustee ifan
	Rev. Philip Peacock	Minister &Chair		Ex-officio
	Rev. Romeo Pedro	Minister &Superintendent		Ex-officio
	John Wilkms	Church Council Secretary and		Church	Counel
		Resources Committee Chair
	Katrin Hackett	Designated Circuit Steward		Circuit	Meeting
	Peter Larder	Senior Church Steward		General	Church	Meeting
	Jonathan Trezise	Church Steward		General	Church	Ivleeting 8 Church
		8 Property Steward		Council
	Diane Mason	Church Treasurer &		Church	Council
		Gift Aid Secretary
	Cherry Mair	Children &Youth Minister		Church	Council
	Daphne Wilkins	Pastoral Coordinator		Church	Council
10	Glenn Evans	Safeguarding Officer		Church	Council
	C Lesley Wallace	Children &Youth Ministries		Church	Council
12	Julie Talbot	Property Steward		Church	Council
	Diane Hallatt	GDPR Secretary		Church	Council
	Alison Trezise	Church Meeting Representative	From 4 July 2023	General	Church	Meeting
15	Christele Hall	Church Meeting Representatnre		General	Church	Meeting
	Katie Vernon	Church Meeting Representative		General	Church	Meeting
17	Ruth Larder	Church Meeting Representative	From 4July 2023	General	Church	Meeting
1B	Juliet Murray	Church Meeting Representative	Till 4 July 2023	General	Church	Meeting
19	Nini Brady	Church Meeting Representative	Till 1 March 2023	General	Church	Meeting

Signed	on behalf ofthe	charity's trustees
	Signature(s)	l 7
	Full name(s)	Philip Peacock	John Wilkins
Position	(eg Secretary,	Chair	Secretary
	Chair, etc)
	Date	&04am ~we.

AC	COUNTS FOR THE	YEAR E	NDED 31 AU	GUST 2023		Ben	ts Green		Church
					Unrestricted	Restricted	Totals this		Totals last
	SECTION A				Funds	Funds	year		year
a1	RECEIPTS			Note
a2	Offerings and Tax recovered				60,321		60,321		75,834
	Bank and CFBinterest and
a3	Investment income				667		667
a4	Lettin s				14,320		14,320		11,273
a5	Other receipts				6,404	8,144	14,548		15,497
a6	TOTAL RECEIPTS				81,712	8,144	89,856	(a7)	104,688
	SECTION B
b1	PAYMENTS
b2	Circuit Assessment	or Share			39,000		39,000		35,000
b3	Donations
b4	Repairs and Maintenance				3,055		3,055		5,562
	Utilities (Insurances,	water
b5	charges, heating 8 lighting)				17,511		17,511		13,056
b6
b7	Other payments				30,329	7,801	38,130		35,764
b8	TOTAL PAYMENTS				89,895	7,801	97,696	(b9)	89,382
	SECTION C
	NET RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS
c1	FOR THE YEAR			(a6-b8)	(8,183)	343	(7,840)		15,306
	Total funds brought	forward	from
c2	last year				75,031	14,355	89,386	(c6)	74,080
c3	Sub total			(c1+c2)	66,848	14,698	81,546		89,386
c4	Transfers and ad ustments							(c7)
c5	TOTAL FUNDS AT	END OF YEAR		(c3+c4)	ss,sss	)s,sss	~s),sss	) s) (	ss,sees) s)

	FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON	FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON	FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON	TO EXTERNAL	ORGANISATIONS
	(these amounts are not	to be included	in total receipts/payments	figures above)	6
d1	Balance brou ht forward	from last ear
d2	Offerin s/Gifts - received	for external or	anisations
d3	Offerings/Gifts —passed	to external organisations
d4	BALANCE STILLTO BEPAID		(d1+d2-d3)