Trinity Church Sutton
Annual Report and Accounts for the year to 31 August 2024
Contents
Page
Trustees, Annual Report
Statement of Financial Activities for 2023124
10
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for 2022123
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024
Notes to the Accounts
12
13-20
Independent Examiner's Report
21
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Trinity United Reformedlmethodist Church Sutton
Annual Report and Accounts for the year to 31 August 2024
1. Introduction
Trinity Church Sutton is a Methodist and United Reformed Church located in the London
Borough of Sutton. An ecumenical church in itself, it is also a partner in Churches Uniting in
Central Sutton. Trinity Church is known for its carefully crafted nonconformist liturgy, its
highly-regarded music and its reputation as a church which encourages open-minded
theology and ethics. As a congregation made up of many nationalities, it does all it can to offer
a welcome to all and seeks to fulfil its calling to serve the present age.
2. Objectives and Activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The purpose of the Charity is to advance the Christian faith in the Area of Benefit in
accordance with the principles and practices of the Methodist and United Reformed Churches.
In achieving its purpose, the Charity will engage in a range of activities, either on its own or
with others, including (but not restricted to)..
the celebration of public worship.,
the teaching of the Christian faith.,
mission and evangelism.,
pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved.,
the provision of facilities with a Christian ethos for the local community, including
(but not restricted to) the elderly, the young and other groups with special needs.
and
the support of other charities in the UK and overseas.
How we work
When planning our activities for the year, the Trustees have considered the Charity
Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities
for the advancement of religion. In nomial times, examples of activities in pursuance of these
objectives undertaken for the public benefit include:
worship services every week open to everyone
the Junior Church every Sunday for children from O years to 18 years
the large uniformed organisations and the youth club for boys and girls open to all
young people of the appropriate age
Christian education sessions open to all
the mother and toddler group which is often oversubscribed
discounted rental rates for our halls used by numerous community organisations
weddings and baptisms where church membership is not a requirement
New outreach initiatives have been introduced this year, including the international coffee club
on Monday mornings, in collaboration with Refugee and Migrant Network Sutton (RMNS), the
lunch club in association with Age UK Sutton on Tuesdays, occasional evening lectures, and
opening the church on Friday mornings for quiet prayer, contemplation and fellowship. A Bible
Study group is planned for the forthcoming autumn.
During the year we were privileged to host an IFTAR Supper for the Dialogue Society.
Conscious of the ongoing climate crisis, we work with 'EcoChurch' and have already attained
bronze standard and are working hard to achieve silver standard.
A Benevolent Fund is maintained for the use of the minister for charitable needs at his
discretion.
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Donations to charities of up to 100/0 of our income are normally made by the church on the
basis of an annual vote by the congregation to decide the receiving charities.
Members are invited to contribute to appeals from the Disasters Emergency Committee.
3. What we did - Achievements, Performance
Results against objectives
Our achievements against our objectives were:
Objective for 202312024
1 . To continue to recover..
Achievements
regular public worship of high
quality.,
active engagement in worship
through choral music, Bible
reading and others.,
opportunities for study, prayer
and contemplation.,
inclusive
opportunities
for
social contact both in traditional
ways though the Supper Club,
95
Club,
outings
and
Kaleidoscope, and through new
yet-to-be discovered ways,. and
mutual support and pastoral
care,
all of which enriches society.
Regular worship continued throughout the year.
Live streaming and recordings of the services
are available for those unable to attend in
person.
Two major choral events have taken place with
the Trinity Festival Choir and appropriate
instrumental support
Our website continues to point readers to
resources for study and worship
A new social group, Chapter 22, has been set
up for young adults
Our Pastoral Links continue to maintain links
with all members and regularly meet to review
individual needs
2. To continue to hone our online
presence, utilising new recording
equipment,
so that people not
physically present can participate in
worship, education and consultations
in fulfilling ways, whilst encouraging
active en
ement wherever
ossible.
3. To develop the new agreed groups
arising from our reflective review in
place
of
whatever
has
been
unavoidably lost during pandemic
restrictions..
The CCTV installation allows seNices to be live
streamed. An expanded team of members have
been trained to operate it. Live and recorded
services are available on our website and on
YouTube.
The Church and Community Group has
assumed responsibility for the new outreach
initiatives.
The Learning and Discipleship Group has
assumed responsibility for the evening lectures,
which have continued with lectures during
Advent and Lent
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Trinity United Reformedlmethodist Church Sutton
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4. Finance review
Financial overview
Our total income was £212,323 (2023 £195,121) of which 58.5 % was congregational giving
(with associated tax reclaims of £27,915 (2023 £25,791), and 27.7 % was hall rental income of
£58,731 (2023 £50.652),our total expenditure was £175,438 (2023 £183,683) the net surplus
for the year was £39,208 (2023 £11,357)
St
Budget for the year ending 31 August 2025
The budget for the current year shows a small projected surplus of £2,500 due to increased
rental income. Careful control of expenditure will be required to maintain the surplus. However
there are sufficient reseThes to allay any immediate cause for concern.
Reserves policy
The Trustees have set a reserves policy which relates to the General Fund and requires that
reserves be maintained at a level which ensures that the activities can continue during a
period of unforeseen difficulty and that a proportion of reserves be maintained in a readily
realisable form. The Trustees consider readily realisable reserves to be the amount of
reserves that are easily converted into cash should the need arise. We aim to hold in the
General Fund sufficient money to cover six month's expenditure
approximately £78,250.
This is because expenditure is certain for some items such as..
Circuit Assessment of £17,000 per quarter
Caretaker costs of £6,000 per quarter
Utility bills of £3,750 per quarter
Insurance and Maintenance costs of £8,125 per quarter
Administration costs of £3,750 per quarter
Our General Fund stands at a cash surplus of £86,390 (2023 £74,831) We are £8,140 above
our preferred level of reserves). But it is still necessary to continually address the subject of
funding to ensure that the General Reserves are maintained at over £78,250.
The other Funds are held for specific purposes and therefore are not covered by the General
Reserve Policy. The Policy for the Restricted Funds is to use the funds only for the purpose
they were intended and to endeavour to use them prudently so that sufficient funds are
maintained for future expected needs. These funds are:_
Benevolent (Poor) Fund. Used by the minister to pay for charitable needs. It is
topped up by anonymous donations made in the collection box at the back of the
church, and from general church resources as the need arises.
Building Fund. Set up to provide a fund for the occasional one-off maintenance or
building works.
Choir Fund. The choir is paid for its service at weddings and funerals. The choir
members have decided to donate the monies to this fund which is to be used for the
purchase of materials for the use of the choir.
Ruth Howard Fund. To make grants to young people to enable them to go overseas.
Toddler Club Fund. Accumulated surplus of the Trinity Toddlers donations.
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Legacy Fund. Accurnulated surplus of past legacies not yet spent by the Church.
Special Collections Fund. Offerings and gifts received for and paid to External
organisations
Endowment Fund. Income from investment can be used for general purposes, but
capital is not generally available.
5. Plans for the future
Our specific objectives for the year from August 2024 are..
1. To continue to develop..
regular public worship of high quality.,
active engagement in worship through choral music, Bible reading and others;
opportunities for study, prayer and contemplation.,
inclusive opportunities for socia5 contact both in traditional ways though the Supper
Club, 95 Club, outing, Kaleidoscope and Chapter 22 and outings, and through new
yet-to-be discovered ways,. and
mutual support and pastoral care,
all of which enriches society.
2. To continue to hone our online presence, utilising new recording equipment, so that
people not physically present can participate in worship, education and consultations in
fulfilling ways, whilst encouraging active engagement wherever possible.
3. To develop the new agreed groups arising from our reflective review, being the Church
and Community as well as the Learning and Discipleship groups
Church and Community: This group in Trinity Church has responsibility for three aspects
of church life.. fellowship within the church community, the church's service of its
immediate neighbourhood and mission to the wider world. It exercises this responsibility by
Maintaining effective opportunities for social cohesion and fellowship within the church
congregation
Assessing social needs in the neighbourhood
Strategically seeking appropriate ways to use church resources and existing facilities
to address such needs
Supporting and liaising with the Deacons and the Church Meeting to develop a
strategy for engaging with global ethical issues of concern, including working with
'EcoChurch' to attain their silver standard.
Learning and Discipleship: The assumptions underlying the existence of this group in Trinity
Church are that the church should be a learning community and that discipleship involves
personal spiritual gr0￿h. Some of this happens in church naturally and organically, but it is
most effective when it is prepared for in a strategic manner. The remit of the group is to
oversee the spiritual development and wellbeing of all within Trinity Church by
Ensuring that the Junior Church is well-resourced and equipped to enable all children
of the church to grow in faith towards being adult participants In the life and worship of
the church
Considering adopting an introduction to Christianity course suitable for an open
enquiring church
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Ensuring good relations exist between Trinity Scouts and Guides Group and the
church
Planning regular membership classes for enquirers
Making provision for Bible study either in groups meeting regularly or for individual
study
Seeking to develop the lecture series
Identifying opportunities for wellbeing and mental health advice and support
4. To support the assimilation and integration within the local comrnunity of those
immigrants newly arrived from Hong Kong by..
Working with the Methodisl Circuit and Connexion to provide ministry and financial
support
Making our church buildings available for them to hold ser4ices and fellowship
meetings
6. Objects, Structure, Governance and Management
Charity Name
Trinity Church Sutton
Also known as
Trinity United Reformedlmethodist Church Sutton
Charity's Principal Address 16 Cheam Road, Sutton, Surrey
SM1 1DZ
Registered Charity Number 1136623
Web site
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Governance
The Governing Document for Trinity Church is the Constitution which was adopted on 18
April 2010. Trinity Church is constituted as a charitable unincorporated association.
Trustees
The ruling body of Trinity Church is the Trustees Meeting as represented by the Minister,
Treasurer and Deacons. The Minister of the Church is an ex Officio Trustee. 10 Deacons
rrrustees are elected by the Church Congregational Meeting to serve for a lerm of 3 years.
Elected Deaconsrrrustees may be elected for a second term but not a third consecutive term.
The Church Meeting also nominates the Treasurer who is appointed as a co-opted Trustee.
The Trustees serving during the year were:_
Trustee name
Office
Dates acted if not
for whole
ear
How appointed
Revd Hendry
Ponniah
Mr Malcolm Booth
Chair
Ex Officio
Treasurer
Co-opted on nomination by
Con
re
ational meetin
Elected by Congregational Meeting
Mrs Margaret
Audrey Aikines-
eete
Mr Francis Nii
Allote
Deacon
Deacon
Elected by Congregational Meeting
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Mr Richard
Deacon
Elected by Congregational Meeting
Cornwell
Ms Jaqueline
Harriott
MsAb
ail Hustler
Mr David Eric
Jones
Mr David MacLaren
Ms Ruth MacLaren
Mrs Pedra
McKenna
Mr Sow
an
Ms Rachel Opoku-
iah
Mr Danai Mukusha
Mr Robert Stewart
Ms Leilani Tizard
Varcoe
Mr Selemat Zere
Deacon
Elected by Congregational Meeting
Deacon
Deacon
Elected b Con
re
ational Meetin
Elected by Congregational Meeting
To 21, April
Deacon
Deacon
Deacon
From 21° A
Elected b Con
ational Meetin
Elected b Con
re
ational Meetin
Elected by Congregational Meeting
re
Deacon
Deacon
From 21, A
From 21, April
Elected b Con
re
ational Meetin
Elected by Congregational Meeting
Deacon
Deacon
Deacon
From21' A
Elected b Con
ational Meetin
Elected b Con
re
ational Meetin
Elected by Congregational Meeting
re
To 21° April
Deacon
Elected b Con
re
ational Meetin
New Trustees are advised of their roles and responsibilities prior to the appointment, including
reference to Charity Commission guidance. On-going training uses denominational training
courses and literature. Safety procedures are reviewed regularly.
The Trustees, advised by the Property Committee, also act as Managing Trustees for the suite
of buildings, the responsibility for which has been delegated to them by the Methodist Church
Property Division, Manchester.
The Deacons are responsible for the spiritual life of Trinity Church through its worship and
mission. The Deacons are also to provide support to the minister.
Church Meeting
Every member of Trinity Church is a member of the Church Meeting whose recommendations
must be taken into account by the Trustees.
The Church Meeting meets up to four times a year to receive reports from the Trustees and
various committees.
Committees
The Trustees and Church Meeting are supported and informed by the work of a number of
committees including'.-
Finance Committee: Advises the Trustees and acts on their behalf within prescribed
limits regarding the general financial aspects of the work of Trinity Church by
monitoring income and expenditure, preparing budgets, maintaining appropriate
financial controls and co-ordinating regular reviews of planned giving.
Property Committee: Advises the Trustees and acts on their behalf regarding the
maintenance of the suite of buildings to ensure a safe and comfortable resource for the
worship of God and the provision of a central resource for the local community.
Pastoral Committee: Maintains contact with church members and adherents and
supports them in various ways through pastoral church links.
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Church and Community: This group in Trinity Church has responsibility for three
aspects of church life.. fellowship within the church community, the church's service of
its immediate neighbourhood and mission to the wider world.
Learning and Discipleship: The assumptions underlying the existence of this group
in Trinity Church are that the church is a learning community and that discipleship
involves personal spiritual growth. Some of this happens in church naturally and
organically, but it is most effective when it is prepared for in a strategic manner. The
remit of the group is to oversee the spiritual development and wellbeing of all within
Trinity Church
Ecumenical Church Council:
In January 2001 Trinity United Reformedlmethodist Church signed a local Ecumenical
Partnership with St Nicholas Parish Church and Sutton Baptist Church. This Council, with
representatives from all of the partnership churches, seeks to find ways for the churches to
share in their common life here in Sutton, and to bear witness to our oneness in Christ.
Junior Church and Youth Work.
The Trustees receive regular reports from the Youth Deacon regarding the Junior Church and
Bunker Youth Club. These will come from the new Learning and Discipleship group.
Risk Management
The Trustees maintain a Risk Register to ensure that procedures are in place to guard against
foreseeable events which could prejudice the functioning of the Charity.
Safeguarding
The Charrty complies with the Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults policy of the
Methodist Church.
7. Trustees, Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity during that
period. In preparing these financial statements, the truslees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently",
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgments 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,. and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the charity will continue in business.
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
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responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps
to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
8. Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees
Date
Revd Hendry Ponniah
Chair of the Trustees
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Balance sheet as at 31 August 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
4,302
53,979
4,302
53,979
Current assets
Debtors
10
79,833
25,420
Cash at bank and on deposit
Central Board of Finance account
17,598
16,741
Other bank accounts
177,210
141,996
274,641
184,157
Current liabilities
Amounts falling due within one year
11
(11,1711
(9,5721
Net current assots
263,470
174,585
Net assets
13
267,772
228,564
Represented by
nrestricted funds
General Fund
155,052
93,071
124,831
Legacy Fund
Designated Funds
85,830
12
7,379
6,416
255,502
217,077
Restricted Funds
12
7,968
4,302
7,508
Endowment Fund
3,979
267,772
228,564
Approved by the Deacons, Meeting on
f IL NiléLoil 202[ and signed on their behalf by..
Revd Hendry Ponniah
Minister
Malcolm Booth
Treasurer

Trinity United Reformedlmethodist Church Sutton
Notes to the financial statements for the year to 31 August 2024
Accounting Policies
Accounting basis and standard8
The financial slalements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been pr&pared in
accordan￿ with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance With the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) {effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102
'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland., and the Charities Act 2011. The
financial slatemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified to include investments al fair
value, The charity is an unincorporated trust. The financial slalements have been prepared on a going concern basis
as in the opinion of the trustees, there are no material uncertainties about the Church's ability to continue.
Fund8
The funds held constilute: General Funds held for any purpose of the charity which are Unrestricted, Restricted funds
which are held for a narrower Purpose. Endowment funds which represent gifts. the capital normally being unavailable
for spending. and the income from which is either Restricted or Unreslricled and Designated funds which are funds
held for a particular purpose identified by the trustees but which can be reversed, Details of eech material fund are
disclosed in Note 12. Any fund may be hetd in ways other than cash.
Income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) vthen the church becomes entitled to the resources,
it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable Can be reliably measured.
Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or conslruclive obligation to make payment to a third party, it is
probable that settlement wtll be required and th8 amount of obligation can be reliably measured. All expenditure is
accounted for on an accnjals basis.
Flxed Assets and Depreciation
The Truslees for Methodist Church Purposes are custodian trustees for the Church land and buildings and they hold
the freehold tille. As the Church is the benefi¢ial owner of the Church land and buildings, Ihey aTe included in the
Church balance sheet. The Trustees have included the Church land and buildings at their carrying value al 1,
Seplember 2015, being the dale of transition to SORP (FRS 102). This has been adopted as original ¢osl in
accordance with the provisions of the reporting standard, because reliable infornatlon is not available for the original
cost of the Chuich land and buildings. The carrying value at transition was Nil.
Freehold land is not deprerialed. Church buildings are not deprecialed where their residual value is not expected lo fall
below their carrying value. Other assels are capitalised al cost, and depreciated al a rate calculated to write off their
cost on a slraighl line basis over their expected useful economic life.
Investment8
Inveslmenls are valued in the balance sheet at fair value al 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 Ihe SOFA.
Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where Ihe church has a present obligation from a pasl event that will probably
result in the transfer of funds to a third paty and the amount due lo settle the obligation can be measured or estimated
reliably. Creditors and provisions are recognised at their settlement amount.
Taxation
As a charity, Tfinity United Refomiedlmethodist Church is exempt from income and capital gains lax on its charitable
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Notes to the financial statements for the year to 31 August 2024
Fees for the Examinatlon of the Accounts
2024
2023
Independent Examination fee
2,418
2,676
Paid Employees
2024
2023
Gross Wages, salaries, pensions and benefit in kind
Employer's pension contributions
23,620
21,632
489
475
24,109
22,107
Average number of employees in the year
No employee was paid £60,000 or more during the year.
Redundancy costs are included when agreement is reached.
Trustees Remuneration and Benefit
No trustee received any remuneration of benefits for their services as trustees.
A great deal of work is done for the Church by the Deacons as trustees on a purely voluntary basis. It
would be difficult to quantify the cost of the work on a paid basis and so no estimate has been given.
8 Tangible Fixed Assets
2024
Church Land deemed cost
Deemed cost BIF and CIF
The land was professionally valued in 2017 at £3,750,000.
Church Buildings deemed cost
Deemed cost BIF and CIF
The buildings insurance value at 31 ALJgust 2024 was £21,138,576

Trinity United Reformedlmethodist Church Sutton
Notes to the financial statements for the year to 31 August 2024
Investments
2024
2023
9a Llsted investments
COIF Charities Investment fund- Income units
Fair value BIF
3,979
4,060
Unrealised (losses}Igains
Fair value CIF
323
(81}
3,979
4,302
9b Investmont property
Freehold land
Fair value BIF
50,000
50,000
Disposed of during the year
Fair Value CIF
50,000
The investment property comprised land that was valued at fair value in September 2020 by Savills IUK)
Limited. The trustees considered that the fair value had not changed materially since then.
10 Debtor8
2024
2023
Debtors
52,000
420
Prepayments
HM Revenue & Customs
17,000
15,000
10,000
10,833
79,833
25,420
11 Credltorn
2024
2023
Action for Children
125
134
Junior Church charity
Rent in Advance
205
8,021
4,815
Independent Examination
Total Gas
2,500
2,400
1,374
PAYE
525
644
11,171
9,572

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Notes to the financial statements for the year to 31 August 2024
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Analysis of Restricted and Deslgnated Fund Balances
Name
Opening balance
1 Sept 2023
Income
Expenditure Transfers Closing balance
31 August 2024
Restrlcted
Special collections
Choir
7,971
7,971
141
291
267
165
Ruth Howard
6,875
6,875
Toddlers
492
489
53
928
7,508
8,751
8,291
7,968
D88ignated
Building
BenevolencelPoor
5,893
994
6,887
523
109
140
492
Totals
6,416
1,103
140
7,379
Purposes of funds
Special Collections..
Choir.
Ruth Howard..
Toddlers..
Building:
8enevolencelPoof
For external organisations.
Music and other choir items.
Youth overseas travel.
Toddler Playgroup
One-off maintenance.
Relief of the poor.
Name
Opening balance
1 Sept 2022
Income
Expenditure Transfern Closlng balance
31 August 2023
Restrlcted
Special collections
Choir
13,240
20
13,240
121
141
Ruth Howard
9,175
1,024
2,300
6,875
492
Toddlers
323
855
10,320
13,583
16,395
7,508
Deslgnated
Building
BeneVolen￿lPoor
2,901
2,992
5,893
669
24
170
523
Totals
3,570
3,016
170
6,416

Trinity United Reformedlmethodist Church Sutton
Notes to the financial statements for the year to 31 August 2024
13 Net Assets
2024
Investments
Net current asset8
Total
Unrestricted funds
255,502
255,502
Restricted funds
7,968
7,968
Endowment funds
4,302
4,302
Total
4.302
263,470
267,772
2023
Investments
Net current assets
Total
Unrestricted funds
50,000
167,077
217,077
7,508
Restricted funds
7,508
Endowment funds
3,979
3,979
Total
53,979
174,585
228,564
14 Related Party Transactlons
The church received aggregate donations from trustees and their connected persons of £18,575
(2023 £18.060). Expenses were reimbursed to trustees which amounted to £9,52612023 Nil).
Treasurer
I confirm that I have prepared the accounts from the records of the Church and that they include all funds
under the control of the Trustees of Trinity Church Sutton.
Date...
Malcolm Booth
37 Sherwood Park Road
Sutton
Surrey SM12SG
Presentatlon to the Trustees for approval
I confirm that the Accounts have been presented to the Trustees of Trinity Church on fN.frQ&l 2025 and
were approved.
Date. Is
Revd Hendry
Chair of the meeting
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Trinity United
Reformed l Methodist Church
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Trinity United Reformedlmethodist
Church (the Church) for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Rosponsibilities and basis of report
The Deacons as Charity Tnjstees of the Church are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the ACY,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Church's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Act
and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5){b} of the Act.
Independent examiner'8 Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with
the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect-.
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Church as required by section 130 of the Act., or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out
in the Charib'es (Accounts and Report) Regulations 2008 other than any requirements that the
accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination., or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of Accounting
and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and 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.
Miriam Hickson CTA FCA
JCS Accountsnts Limited
5 Robin Hood Lane
Sutton, Surrey SM12SW
Date..
I 202S