CANNOCK CHASE METHODIST CIRCUIT
(Charity Registration No. 1136126)
Circuit No. 28108
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year ended 31 August 2020

CANNOCK CHASE MEfHODIST CIRCUIT
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST2020
Introdurtion
The Cannock Chase Circuit was made up of twenty churches on and around the geographical
area in South Staffordshire known as Cannock Chase.
These churches are used primarily to provide places of Christian worship, education and
fellowship for the people around those places. The buildings are also used to provide rooms
for a variety of community activities.
Aims and organisation
The Circuit exists to worship God, serve our communities and grow our churches.
Review of the year
The world has seen unprecedented events this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic and
Cannock Chase Methodist Church has been no exception. When the Government introduced
a total lockdown from the 23rd March 2020 all our churches closed their doors for worship
and all activities. Several of our churches offered worship by Zoom, a video conferencing
service, or by YouTube or by telephone conference service.
All our churches remained closed until the total lockdown ended and then following the
directions of the Government and the Methodist Church they began to look at re-opening of
the buildings. A few churches began to open in a very limited way from September 2020.
Two ministers, the Rev Christopher Parkes and the Rev Margaret Slingo, left the Circuit in
August 2019 and only one replacement was available. The Rev Margaret Eales joined the
other ministers, who are Rev Nigel Young (Superintendent), Deacon Susan Culver, Rev Jacob
Donkoh and Rev Edward Sakwe to continue the work in the Circuit.
To help compensate for being a minister down the Circuit now employs 4 Lay Pastoral
Assistants, working a total of 80 hours per week.
The year started with 39 fully accredited local preachers on the Plan of which 24 are active
but there were two deaths and one preacher moved to another circuit. There are two local
preachers on trial, none on note and there are twenty-three worship leaders.
Under normal circumstances there is, across the Circuit, on average approximately 312
Sunday services each quarter. These services are, in the main, conducted by the Ministerial
Staff, Supernumerary Ministers, Local Preachers and some visiting preachers. On occasions
when there are insufficient preachers available then local arrangements have to be made.
In addition to Sunday Services several of the churches in the circuit hold midweek services
which are seen as relaxed and informal and in many cases attract a wider congregation from
across the denominations.

CANNOCK CHASE MEfHODIST CIRCUIT
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
Many of our churches are on occasions using other forms of service than the "traditional"
style, e.g. "Messy Church" Cafe Church". These alternative styles attract people from a wider
section of the local communities.
Most of our churches have mid-week activities such as Women's meetings, Men's groups,
Bible study groups, Prayer meetings or House groups.
Youth work is maintained in many of our churches with Youth Clubs and uniformed
organisations such as Boys Brigades, Girls Brigade, Brownies, Guides, St John Ambulance
Cadets.
During the year Miss Ellyn Cruxton was employed as Church and Community Lay Worker for
St Paul's and Handsacre churches. The total cost of this is being met by those two churches.
Income trends
Circuit income is primarily drawn from the assessment paid by the circuit churches. Following
a reduction in ministers the Assessments in the year 2019/20 was recalculated taking into
account the chanRes of income and membership numbers of each church.
The manse at Dundalk Lane continues to be let and provides rental income to the circuit.
enditure trends
Stipends are increased each financial year in line with increases approved by the Methodist
Conference. Stipends, national insurance and pension contributions were 52.50/0 of all
expenditure.
19.6Yo of expenditure is the Circuit contribution to the District and Connexion, of which a
significant part is used to fund the work of the wider Methodist Church.
£14,552 was spent on repairs and maintenance of the six manses
During the year the Circuit Meeting agreed to make several grants to churches to help with
property improvements that they were undertaking. These are detailed in the notes to the
account,
Fund balances
As at 31 August 2020 the net current assets of the Circuit were £174,114, giving
approximately 6 months cover for expenditure.
Plans for 2020
21
A Budget for the year 2020/21 has been prepared but no adjustments have been made to the
assessment figures and will not be made until we have a clearer picture of the effects of the
lockdown on each of our churches.
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CANNOCK CHASE MEfHODIST CIRCUIT
Trustee's Annual Report on Finance and Governance
Basis of preparation and legal framework
The Charitws annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2020 have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
2015 as applicable to the Financial Reporting Standard(FRSSE) 2015
Full Name of Charity:
Cannock Chase Methodist Circuit
Registration Charity Number:
1136126
Date of registration:
1st June 2010
Main communication address:
Mr Keith Rothery, 64 Thorpe Street, Burntwood,
Staffordshire. WS7 INJ
The members of the Cannock Chase Methodist Circuit meeting are the Charity Trustees,
membership being made up of circuit office holders, ministers and representatives appointed by
the local churches.
Circuit Ministers and officers
Active Circuit Ministers
Rev Nigel J. Young
Deacon Susan Culver
Rev Jacob Donkoh
Rev Margaret Eales
Rev Edward Sakwe
(from 1st September 2019)
Circuit Lay Workers
Mrs Karen Lowther
Miss Ellyn Cruxton
Mr Mark Timothy
Ms Rosemary Bryant
Mrs Melody Jones
(from 1st April 2020)
(from 1st April 2020)
(from 1st April 2020)
Circuit Stewards
Mr Graham Lowther
Mr Neil Embrey
Mrs Kate Chapman
Mrs Barbara Brooks
Administrator
Mrs June Scrimgeour
Treasurer
Mr Keith Rothery
who acted as the principal officer overseeing the day to day
financial management and accounting for the circuit during
the year.
Independent Examiner
Elaine Glover A.C.M.A.
Haywood Accounting Solutions Ltd
4 Coppenhall Mews
Coppenhall
Staffordshire. ST18 9BA
Investment Bankers
Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church
Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
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CANNOCK CHASE MEfHODIST CIRCUIT
Aims and organisation
Charity objective is to act as a Resource provider within the area around the Cannock Chase for the
Methodist Church:
The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have
been since the Date of Union the advancement of:
a) The Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of The
Methodist Church;
b) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit. local or
other organisation of The Methodist Church;
c) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or
ancillary to The Methodist Church;
d) Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to
The Methodist Church
The organisation and resourcing of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church
and non members alike.
The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups.
The resourcing of pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved.
Taking religious assemblies in local schools.
Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services.
Provision of chaplaincy services to the local university and other institutions.
Public Benefit
We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Structure, Governance and Management
The governing document for the circuit is the Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976)
Detailed governance arrangements are outlined within the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of
the Methodist Church by order of the annual conference (CPD).
Day to day management of the circuit is undertaken by the Circuit Leadership team along with the
Local Preachers meeting, the Circuit Finance and Property Committee and the Circuit Policy
Committee.
Trustee Trainlng
A range of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion to support the effective running of the
circuit, specifically the leaflet 'The Role of a Trustee in The Methodist Church, is given to all new
Circuit meeting members as induction to their role as trustees.
Related Parties
The Circuit is part of the Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury District and is also accountable to the
Methodist Conference.
The following 20 Methodist Churches are linked to the circuit:
Bethel, Bridgtown
Bourne, Heath Hayes
Burntwood
Cannock Wood
Chase Terrace
Chasetown
Florence St. Hednesford
Great Wyrley
Mill Street, Cannock
Penkridge
St Paul's, Rugeley
St Stephen's, Cannock
Trinity, Norton Canes
Upper Landywood
Brereton
Chadsmoor
Featherstone
Handsacre
Salem, Cheslyn Hay
Trinity, Hednesford

CANNOCK CHASE MEfHODIST CIRCUIT
Risk Management
The major risks have been identified and recorded by the Circuit Finance and Property Committee with
professional advice taken as required.
There is a regular annual review process undertaken and recorded.
Income and Expenditure is being monitored in total and is compared with the approved annual budget on
a half yearly basis to detect trends as part of the risk management process to avoid unforeseen calls on
reserves.
Safeguarding
Every person has a value and dignity which comes directlyfrom the creation of male andfemale in God's
own image and likeness. Christians see this potential asfulfilled by God's re-creation of us in Christ.
Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to
protect themfrom harm.
Methodist Connexional practice outlines commitment to the following principles:
the care and nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children, young people and
adults
the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable
the establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is
informed vigilance as to the dangers of abuse.
We will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with
Safer Recruitment principles, including the use of criminal records disclosures and registration with
the relevant vetting and barring schemes.
We will respond without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or
young person may have been harmed, cooperating with the police and local authority in any
investigation.
We will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate
ministry of informed pastoral care.
We will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust.
We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper
authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child,
young person or vulnerable adult.
In all these principles we will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice
The Cannock Chase Circuit commits itself to ensuring the implementation of Connexional Safeguarding
Policy; government legislation, guidance and safe practice in the circuit and in the churches.
The Cannock Chase Circuit commits itself to the provision of support, advice and training for lay and
ordained people that will ensure people are clear and confident about their roles and responsibilities in
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults who may be vulnerable.
Reserves Policy
The Reserves Policy for the Circuit is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to six months, average
expenditure. This should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure on manses and /
or to be able to continue, in the short term, funding planned activities in the event of any inability to raise
the full Circuit Assessment from churches.

Cannock Chase Methodist Circuit
Circuit No 28108
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2020
Notes to
Circuit Model Designated
the
General Fund
Trust
Funds
accounts (Unrestricted) (Unrestricted) (unrestricted)
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2019-20
Total
2018-19
Income
1 Donations and legacies
2 Income from monetary investments
3 Income from investment properties
4 Assessments on Churches
680
680
1.010
1,621
9,167
304,152
175
1,094
232
1,501
8,394
315,540
8,394
315,540
5 Capital Receipts
6 Grants received
7 Other charitable income
8 Total income
324,789
1,094
232
326,115
315,950
Expenditure
9 Grants and donations
9,300
203,406
30,417
9,300
203,406
30,417
7,810
222,707
45,990
10 Salaries and associated costs
11 Propety maintenance
12 Connexional assessment & model trust levy
13 District Assessment & Levy
14 Depreciation
15 Office expenses
16 Other outgoings
17 Total charitable expenditure
10
63,367
4,048
67,415
66,734
11
5,381
5,381
14,250
330,169
6,128
12
13,989
325,860
261
19,883
369,252
4,309
18 Gains/(losses) on monetary investments
19 Gains/(losses) on investment properties
20 Net incomel(expenditure)
21 Transfers between funds
(1,071)
(3,215)
232
(4,054) (53,302)
22 Other gains/(losses)
23 Net movement in funds
(1,071)
683,010
681,939
(3,215)
130,959
127,744
232
(4,054) (53,302)
851,948
905,250
847,894
851,948
24 Total funds brought forward
25 Total funds carried forward
37,979
38.211
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Cannock Chase Methodist Circuit
Circuit No 28108
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2020
General Fund
(Unrestricted)
Circult Model
Trusts
Iunrestricted)
Deslgnated
Funds
(Unrestricted)
Restrlcted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Totsls 2020
Totsls 2019
Notes to the
Accounts
Flxed Assets
Circuit Manses & Equipment
15
673,780
673,780
673,780
Investment properties
Investments
16
Total flxed assets
673,780
673,780
673,780
Current Assets
Debtors
17
19,460
19,460
18,812
Loans by the Circuit
Investments with TMCP
Central Finan￿ Board Deposits
2,412
127,744
130,156
133,371
1,061
38,211
39,272
75,329
Cash at Bank and in hand
17
49,355
49,355
32,609
Totsl current assets
72.288
127,744
38,211
238,243
260,121
Current Ilabllitles
Creditors (due in under 1 year)
18
64,129
64,129
81,953
Grants payable within 2019-20
Total current liabilities
64,129
64,129
174,114
81,953
Net current assetsAiabilitles
8,159
127,744
38,211
178,168
Total assets less current liabllitles
681,939
127,744
38,211
847,894
851,948
Long term liabilities
Grants payable after 2019-20
Loans to the Circuit
20
Net assets
681.939
127,744
38.211
847,894
851,948
Funds of the Circult
General Fund (Unrestricted)
Circuit Model Trust Fund
Unrestricted
21
21
681,939
681,939
683,010
127,744
127,744
130,959
Designated Funds (Unrestricted)
Totsl Unrestricted Funds
809,683
813,969
Restricted Funds
21
38,211
38,211
37,979
Endowment Funds
Totsl Funds
681.939
127,744
38.211
847,894
851,948
Signed
Circuit Treasurer
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Notes to the Accounts
l Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 in accordance with the 2014 version of Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS102- the Charities SORP
(FRS102) and taking note of the Update Bulletin l issued in 2016.
2 Funds
The funds held constitute: General Funds held for any purpose of the Circuit which are Unrestricted. The Circuit Model Trust Fund has wide purposes
defined in Standing Orders and is categorised as unrestricted. Restricted funds which are held for a narrower purpose. There are also the following
Endowment funds as listed. Details of each material fund are disclosed in the final note to these accounts. Any funds may be represented by more than
just cash.
3 Accounting policies
Basis
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical cost except that investments are shown at their market value at the end of the year, on
the accruals basis to show a true and fair view of the Circuit's financial position and activities.
Income Recognition
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the Circuit becomes entitled to the resources, and the trustees are reasonably
certain they will receive the resources. and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Resources Expended
This is recognised when a liability is incurred, or a constructive obligation arises, that results in the payment being unavoidable. Liabilities are
recognised as soon as an outflow of economic benefit is considered more likely than not under the legal or constructive obligation committing the
Circuit to pay out resources.
Grants
Grants made by the Circuit from its own funds are recognised in full at the time of agreement or when the Circuit accepts that there is a legal or
operational obligation to make the payment.
VAT
Since the Circuit is not VAT registered. all input VAT is charged with the expenses to which it refers.
Tangible fixed assets for use by the Circuit
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and individually cost at least £1,000.
The freehold property is shown in the accounts at 2015 deemed values. No depreciation is provided on the buildings because the trustees consider the
current residual fair value of the manse buildings (on the assumption that it had reached the end of its useful economic life by the year-end) to be not
less than its current value. Any depreciation would not be material. The property has been reviewed for impairment.
Investment Properties
Investment properties- no property is currently deemed to not be held for the long term purposes of the charity.
Investments
Investments are valued in the balance sheet at market value at the year end. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable and any
gains or losses on revaluation at the year end are shown in the SOFA.
Debtors and Prepayments
Debtors relate to the payment of the September stipend in August.
Creditors
Creditors include both sundry expenses and specifically the 1st quarter assessment received in August.

CANNOCK CHASE METHODIST CIRCUIT
2020
Total
2019
Total
4. Donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Circuit Model
Trust Fund
Restricted
Donations
Legacies
Total
680
680
1,010
680
680
1,010
5. Investment income
Unrestricted
Circuit Model
Trust Fund
Unrestricted
2020
Total
2019
Total
Restricted
Central Finance Board
TMCP
Other
Total
56
22
97
175
232
288
1,116
97
1,501
396
1,129
96
1,621
1,094
1,094
232
2020
Total
2019
Total
6. Income from investment properties.
Rent received from the letting of the empty manse at 53 Dundalk Lane
8,394
9,167
2020
Total
2019
Total
7. Assessments
Bethel, Bridgtown
Bourne
Brereton
Burntwood
Cannock Wood
Chadsmoor
Chase Terrace
Chasetown
Featherstone
Florence Street
Great Wyrley
Handsacre
Mill Street
Penkridge
Salem, Cheslyn Hay
St. Paul's
St. Stephen's
Trinity, Hednesford
Trinity, Norton Canes
Upper Landywood
Total
5,800
10,840
7,040
23,680
4,520
29,160
6,640
23,600
7,520
7,200
15,440
9,360
4,360
28,340
25,980
29,600
34,060
24,040
11,200
7,160
315,540
4,826
11,324
6,954
20,330
4,864
25,992
7,448
21,964
6,959
4,555
14,972
8,284
5,206
24,548
22,306
31,958
38,418
26,828
11,248
5,168
304,152

CANNOCK CHASE METHODIST CIRCUIT
2020
Total
2019
Total
8. Grants and Donations
Unrestricted
Circuit Model
Trust Fund
Restricted
Bourne, Heath Hayes
Chadsmoor
Featherstone
Penkridge
Salem Cheslyn Hay - Boys Brigade
Salem Cheslyn Hay
Open the Book Programme
Leaving Gifts
Total
3,500
3,500
250
5,000
5,000
860
150
5,000
200
1,350
7,810
800
9,300
800
9,300
2020
Total
2019
Total
9. Salaries & associated costs
Ministers - Stipends
Pension Contribution
National Insurance
Lay Workers - Wages
Total
128,151
33,426
11,615
30,214
203.406
147,682
39,007
13,364
22,654
222.707
Average number of staff employed during the year were:
2020
Total
2019
Total
10. Dlstrict Assessment & Levy
Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury District
URC Assessment
District Advance Fund
Total
60,667
2,700
4,048
67,415
60,069
2,448
4,217
66,734
2020
Total
2019
Total
11. Office Expenses
Telephone and Internet
Printin
Posta
e and Statione
3,435
1,946
5,381
4,548
1,580
6,128
2020
Total
2019
Total
12 Other outgoings
Travel Expenses - Ministers
Travel Expenses - Lay Workers
Supemumerary Preaching AllOwan￿S
Removal Expenses
Miscellaneous
4,892
2,164
2,016
1,710
3,468
14,250
6,199
4,200
3,347
2,622
3,515
19,883
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13. Payment to Trustees
This year
Last year
Payments made to trustees for additional services provided to the Circuit by agreement with
the Circuit Meeting
None
None
Number of trustees who were paid expenses
Nature of the expenses
Expense payments primarily relate to reimbursement for travel and computing costs
Total amount paid
2,164
4,200
14. Fees for examinatlon or audit of the accounts
Independent examinerfs or auditors, fees for reporting on the accounts
225
235
Other fees (e.g.: advice, accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner or auditor
None
None

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Tangible Fixed Assets
Detail of assets held,
State number of manses, specifically reference other buildings managed by the circuit and separately identify property treated as
investment property.
Provided summary information in respect of other categories and specific reference should be made in respect of any assets under
construction.
t or valuation
Payments on
account and
assets under
construction
Other fixed
assets including
motor vehicles
Residential
Land
Fixtures, fittings
and equipment
Other Land
Six Manses
Other buildings
Total
Ince brought forward
itions
aluations (+/_)
)osals (-)
Isfers ' (+/-)
Ince carried forward
mulated depreciation
673,780
673,780
673,780
673,780
**Basis
** Rate
SLorRB
SLorRB
SLorRB
SLorRB
Ince brought forward
reciation charge for year (-)
31uations (+/_)
,osals (-)
Isfers, (+/-)
nce carried forward
book value
Aght forward
led forward
673,780
673,780
673,780
673,780
ie "transfers" row is for movements between fixed asset categories.
Idicate the method of depreciation by deleting the method not applicable (SL = straight line" RB = reducing balance). Also indicate the rate of depreciation: for straight line,
'eciation is based on the anticipated life of the asset (in years). for reducing balance, a percentage annual deduction is made each year.
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16 Investments
NONE
The funds that support the Circuit Model Trust Fund and the Manses Fund are held by TMCP in Trustees
Interest Funds on which interest is credited to the accounts each month. These are regarded as medium and
long term investments.
TMCP is the legal owner and Custodian Trustee of all Methodist Model Trust property, including Legacies,
Endowments and Accumulated Funds. Trust property is held for and on behalf of local Managing Trustees who
are responsible for the day to day management of trust property. TMCP ensure that, through providing
guidance and acting under their direction, the Managing Trustees comply with charity law and Methodist law
and polity as determined by the Methodist Conference.
Analysis of investment movements
Thls year
Last Year
Investments listed on a recognised Stock Exchange
Investments held in common investment funds,
Securities not listed on a recognised Stock Exchange
Other investments
Total
Change in Investment values
Carrying (market) value at beginning of year
Add: additions to investments at cost
Less: disposals at carrying value
Net gain/(loss) on revaluation
Carrying (market) value at end of year

CANNOCK CHASE MEfHODIST CIRCUIT
17. Analysis of current assets
This year
Last year
Debtors and prepayments
Pre paid Stipends
14,716
14,320
Accrued income
Other debtors
4,744
4,492
Total debtors and prepayments
19,460
18,812
Analysis of cash at bank
Bank balance held in HSBC Bank plc
36,378
19,729
Bank balance held in Methodist Chapel Aid
12,977
12,880
Bank balance held in (Name of bank)
Total Cash and Bank
49,355
32,609
18. Analysis of current liabilities and long term creditors
Trade Creditors
11,819
11,653
Other Creditors (Assessments received in advance)
52,310
70,300
Total Current Llabilities
64,129
81,953
19. Capital Commitments and Contingent Liabillties
At the 31st August 2020 the Circuit has no capital commitments.
No Contingent liabilities were identified at 31st August 2020.

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>. Loans
NONE
urce
Purpose of loan
Amount
brought
fonNard
New
borrowings
Loan interest
Repayable in
the year
Balance at
year end
Totals
payment due
e within 12 months
Totals
31/08/2021
31/08/2022
e between l and 5 years
e later than 5 years
Ite: the two totals X and Y must agree
31/08/2023
31/08/2024
31/08/2025
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21. Detailed analysis of indivldual fund movements
Unrestricted Funds
Unrestricted Fund Name
Opening
683,010
130,959
Income
Expenditure
325,860
4,309
Transfers
Closing Balance
681,939
127,744
Purpose of the fund
General
324,789
1,094
Circuit Advance Fund
Totals
813,969
325,883
330,169
809,683
Restricted Funds
Restrirted Fund Name
Opening
Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Closing Balance
Purpose of the fund
Running Expenses
Mission & Outreach
28,380
5,919
3,680
173
28,553
5,955
3,703
For reserve policy
36
Education Fund
23
Totals
37,979
232
38,211
Endowment Name
How the capital is invested
The current value of the capital
Annual income
What the income was used for
Totals
The reasons for the transfers between funds were as follows:
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DECLARATIONS
Treasurer
I confirm that these accrual based accounts for the year ended 31 August 2020 have been prepared from
the records of the Circuit and that they include all funds under the control of the Circuit Meeting.
Signature of Treasurer
Date
Name of Treasurer
Keith Rothery
Address
64 Thorpe Street, Burntwood, Staffordshire. WS7 1 NJ
Presentation to the Circuit Meeting for approval.
I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2020 were
presented to the Circuit Meeting at its meeting on 2e21
and were approved.
Signature of the Chair of
the meeting
Name of the Chair of the
meeting
Date
Revd Nigel Young
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of the
CANNOCK CHASE METHODIST CIRCUIT
This Report is on the Circuit Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2020
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Circuit's trustees are responsible for ensuring that the annual report and accounts for the year to 31 st
August 2020 present a true and fair view of the Circuit's income and expenditure for the year and of its
assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date. The trustees consider that an audit is not necessary for this
year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is
needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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CANNOCK CHASE MEfHODIST CIRCUIT
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, in nature or scale, or disclosures
in the accounts, seeking explanations from the Trustees Con￿rning 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. My report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other than as disclosed below")
(1)
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act.
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met, or
(2)
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
(3)
I have /haV￿o￿. obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for
Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central
Finan￿ Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand
pounds) at the balance sheet date, via sight of bank statements and fund statements.
Name of independent
examiner
Elaine Glover
Signature of
independent examiner
Relevant Professional qualification of inde
endent examiner
A.C.M.A
Name of firm (where appro
riate
Haywood Accounting Solutions Ltd
Address
4 Coppenhall Mews, Coppenhall, Staffordshire. ST18 9BA
Date
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