## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year 1st sept 2021 **To** 31st Aug 2022 **From** ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** PRENTON METHODIST CHURCH **Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)** 1137261 **Charity's principal address** 2 GLENAVON ROAD PRENTON MERSEYSIDE **Postcode CH43 0RE** ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
Mrs Janet Worship leader
Almond
Steward
1
Church Council
Secretary
2 Dr Martin Block Health and safety
3 Mrs N Casement Pastoral Secretary
4 Mr D Casement Gift aid Secretary
Mrs P Griffith
Organist
5
Safeguarding
officer
Mr J Griffith Treasurer
6 Property
Secretary
7 Mr A Ingram Property manager
8 Mrs G Jones
Mrs M Lawson Communion
9
steward
10 Rev Yangsun Yi Minister
11 Craig Price Circuit rep
12 Mrs V Williams
Mrs S Grisdale Safeguarding
13 officer for
vulnerable adults
14 Sarah Corran Steward
15. Mr Barry Natton
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**TAR** March 19 1 Mrs Kathy Thomas Senior Steward 16 ## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of adviser Name Address** ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** The Methodist Church deed of union (1932) and the Methodist Type of governing document Church Act (1976) - (eg. trust deed, constitution) Act of Parliament How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are either appointed by the church or by appointment Trustee selection methods by the existing trustees to particular offices. All ordained (eg. appointed by, elected by) Ministers stationed within the Wirral Circuit are, by Methodist Standing Orders, automatically trustees ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** **TAR** March 19 2 You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Prenton Methodist Church is one of the 22 churches in the Wirral Circuit. - Prenton Methodist Church pays an assessment which contributes towards missional work in the circuit, the district and the - Connexion and providing human and financial resources. ## **Induction/Training** - Range of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion **Structure** - Part of the Liverpool District - Accountable to the Methodist Conference ## **Risks** - Considered by the Church Council - Take professional advice as required. - Regular review process - Use Methodist Safeguarding Policy, and we refer to the District Safeguarding Officer. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** The objectives 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; ## **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** - 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 being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church. **TAR** March 19 3 The Church meets for worship each Sunday morning at 10.30 a.m. We continue to hold our Buggy Club every Monday morning in term time which is well attended. We charge £2.00 per adult and child to cover the cost of refreshments. On the first Saturday of the month we hold Lego Church for families with children of all ages which is well attendednormally about 6 or 7 families come. **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)** When possible once during school holidays and half term we have our “Messy Church” on a Thursday morning. Children have an opportunity to enjoy various crafts, painting etc. We continue to hold a fellowship meeting every other Wednesday morning which has been very popular- about 30 people attending. We continue to meet for Prayer Breakfast each Wednesday at 8.45 a.m. on Zoom. We have a monthly coffee morning on the first Saturday of the month which is very well attended. Our premises are used by the uniformed organisations, i.e. Scouting and Guiding. We had a successful holiday club in August for 3 days in one week for five – eleven year olds which was enjoyed by all. The Church is used by Merseyside Bridge Centre twice a week. In addition Slimming World, a dance group, an operatic society and a rock choir use our premises every week. Our premises are often used for children’s parties. ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. **TAR** March 19 4 Section D Achievements and performance ## **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** Our main achievement has been expanding our work amongst families and children. ‘Jigsaw’ our Messy Church event, welcomes families, children and parents/grandparents enjoying fun activities together, then toast and drinks and worship. We have had several “Jigsaws” which have been well attended. Lego Church continues on the first Saturday morning of the month and numbers attending have been gradually increasing This is an event for children of all ages to come with their carers to hear bible stories and play with Lego followed by refreshments. The Church continues to offer its facilities to the wider community. It is a valued and well used facility. In Summer 2020 we put 3 benches in the church grounds for use by the community. The church grounds are a safe place for children to play and we want our grounds used by the wider community. It is our aim to continue to build relationships with our local community. The driving force behind this work is the continuing desire as a worshipping community to express our Christian Faith in real and meaningful ways. **TAR** March 19 5 ## **Section E Financial review** **Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves** The church’s aim is to hold reserves in the region of six months average expenditure to meet normal running expenses. Following the uplifting of Covid restrictions, income from lettings is gradually recovering. However the significant increase in energy costs is causing concern but will be carefully monitored. ## **Details of any funds materially in deficit** ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: - the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ## **Section F Other optional information** ## **Section G Declaration** ## **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** _J Almond_ **Signature(s)** Kathy Thomas Janet Almond **Full name(s)** Kathy Thomas **Position (eg Secretary,** Senior Steward Church council Secretary **Chair, etc) Date** 21/02/23 **TAR** March 19 6 **RECEIPTS AND PA AC** ## **THE METHODIST CHURCH** # **STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS** ## **PRENTON METHODIST** FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2022 **----- Start of picture text -----**
Circuit Circuit no. 18
Registered Charity - Charity Registration number 113
If not a registered charity Her Majesty's Revenue and
Customs Gift Aid number
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(The HMRC number is equivalent to a registered charity number in terms of evidence of charitab and may be used to give to donors or grant funders wishing to see evidence of the organisation' charitable status. Methodist charities in England and Wales that are not registered charities are from registration under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242) Minister: **----- Start of picture text -----**
Rev. Yangsun Yi
Church Stewards:
Kathy Thomas Janet Almond
Martin Block Sarah Corran
Treasurer:
John David Griffith
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Church R and P 2015.xls 1 of 5 ## **CHURCH AYMENTS CCOUNTS** ## **Church** **8/09** 7261 ble status 's excepted Church R and P 2015.xls 1 of 5 ## **ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022** ## **PRENTON Church METHODIST** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Unrestricted Restricted Totals this Totals last
SECTION A Funds Funds year year
£ £ £ £
a1 RECEIPTS Note
a2 Offerings and Tax recovered 34,739 34,739 31,989
Bank and CFB interest and
a3 Investment income 118 118 28
a4 Lettings 9,890 9,890 4,228
a5 Other receipts 12,119 19 12,138 15,241
a6 TOTAL RECEIPTS 56,866 19 56,885 (a7) 51,486
SECTION B
b1 PAYMENTS
b2 Circuit Assessment or Share 30,238 30,238 33,325
b3 Donations 24 24 524
b4 Repairs and Maintenance 5,942 5,942 18,387
Utilities (Insurances, water
b5 charges, heating & lighting) 8,573 8,573 3,003
b6 0
b7 Other payments 6,405 36 6,441 2,281
b8 [TOTAL PAYMENTS ] 51,182 36 51,218 (b9) 57,520
SECTION C
NET RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS FOR
c1 THE YEAR (a6-b8) 5,684 (17) 5,667 (6,034)
Total funds brought forward from
last year
c2 29,756 753 30,509 (c6) 36,543
c3 Sub total (c1+c2) 35,440 736 36,176 30,509
c4 Transfers and adjustments 0 (c7)
c5 [TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR ] (c3+c4) 35,440 736 36,176 (c8) 30,509 (c6)
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SECTION D
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
d (these amounts are not to be included in total receipts/payments figures £ £
above)
d1 Balance brought forward from last year nil 21
d2 Offerings/Gifts - received for external organisations 314 1,528
d3 Offerings/Gifts - passed to external organisations 314 1,549
d4 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID (d1+d2-d3) nil nil
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Church R and P 2015.xls 2 of 5 PRENTON METHODIST **Church** **SUMMARY OF CHURCH ACCOUNTS AND INTERNAL ORGANISATIONS REPORTING TO THE CHURCH COUNCIL** ## **SECTION E** ## **Please follow the Guidance Notes to complete this page** Summary of the Church accounts for the year ended 31 August 2022 and Internal Organisations reporting to the Church Council/Church Meeting. Note that the funds of an Internal Organisation would normally be Restricted funds unless it could be clearly shown that they could be used for any Methodist purpose. This section must be completed to arrive at the gross income and expenditure totals of the Church. If gross income exceeds the Accruals threshold, then the Accruals method of accounting AND A DIFFERENT FORM must be used to report the accounts (see Methodist website). Please refer to the guidance notes regarding transfers between the District and connected District Organisations. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Net Receipts/ Opening
INTERNAL ORGANISATIONS Receipts Payments Payments Adjustments balances Closing balances
e1 Wednesday Group 1,716 2,245 (529) 792 263
e2 0 0
e3 0 0
e4 0 0
e5 0 0
e6 0 0
e7 0 0
Sub total of Internal
e8 Organisations funds 1,716 2,245 (529) 0 792 (e11) 263 (e12)
Church accounts (totals
brought forward from page
e9 2 - totals column) 56,885 (a7) 51,218 (b9) 5,667 (c7) 30,509 (c6) 36,176 (c8)
TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD
e10 BY CHURCH 58,601 53,463 5,138 0 31,301 (x) 36,439 (y)
Continue on a separate sheet TOTAL
if necessary and bring the TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS
totals forward
SECTION F
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
OPENING CLOSING
CHURCH - CASH FUNDS HELD at 31 August 2022 BALANCES BALANCES
f1 Cash in hand
f2 Bank Current Account 3,100 6,886
f3 Bank Deposit Account
f4 Central Finance Board 27,409 29,290
f5 Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
f6 Other funds
f7 SUB TOTAL - Church accounts 30,509 (c6) 36,176 (c8)
Total funds held by Internal Organisations (the closing
f8 balance total from above) (e12) 792 (e11) 263 (e12)
f9 TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD BY CHURCH 31,301 (x) 36,439 (y)
SECTION G At At
1 September 2021 31 August 2022
OTHER ASSETS and LIABILITIES
g1 Investments (include Endowments)
g2 Land & Buildings (see notes re Insurance value) 1,364,436 1,480,000
g3 Other Assets 64,648 71,694
g4 Loan(s) - show amount outstanding at year end
g5 Other Liabilities
f4 Include only Funds held at the Central Finance Board
f5 Include only Funds held at Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes We
g1 Include any other investments (not the cash element of TMCP trusts accounts this is included in line f5
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3 of 5 2015 Church R and P.xls Name of Church ……………………………………………………… **[Prenton Methodist]** ## **Declarations and Scrutiny** I confirm that these Receipt and Payment based accounts for the year to 31 August 20 prepared from the records of the Church and that they include all funds under the con trustees. Signature of treasurer ……………………………………………………… Date…………………… Name and address of treasu John David Griffith 19 Carlaw Road, Birkenhead CH42 8PZ **Presentation to the Church trustees** 4.10.2022 Signature of the Chair of the meet _V Gasteen_ Name of the Chair of the me Vivienne M Gasteen ## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of** ## **Prenton Methodist Church** **Charity Number** 1137261 ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the ………………………… the year ended 31 August 2022 set out on pages … to …. As the Church’s trustees, y for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chariti Act’). 2015 church R and P.xls 4 of 5 I report in respect of my examination of the Church’s accounts carried out under secti and, in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions give Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. - delete or circle as appropriate 2015 church R and P.xls 4 of 5 1137261 022 have been ntrol of the Church ## 19.9.2022 4.10.2022 ## **the** ………. Church for you are responsible ies Act 2011 (‘the 2015 church R and P.xls 4 of 5 on 145 of the Act en by the Charity 2015 church R and P.xls 4 of 5 Name of Chur Prenton Methodist Church ## **Independent Examiner’s Statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to m connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below*) which give me ca in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Ac - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. - [the [the I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the exa attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of t reached. I have/have not* obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustee Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central Finan Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) a sheet date. Signature of independent examiner ………… _A Lovelady_ Name of independent exami Andrew Robert Lovelady Relevant professional qualification of independent exami Accountant Name of firm (where appropriate) …………………………………………………………………… Address …… Gorsedene, 50 Tollemache Road, Prenton, Birkenhead ……………………………………………………………………………….. Post Code ……………… Date …………… 11th February 2023 - delete or circle as appropriate 2015 church R and P.xls 5 of 5 Sep-22 2015 church R and P.xls 5of5 1137261 my attention in use to believe that ct; or amination to which the accounts to be es for Methodist ce Board of the at the balance …… CH43 8SZ 2015 church R and P.xls 5 of 5 **RECEIPTS AND PA AC** ## **THE METHODIST CHURCH** # **STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS** ## **PRENTON METHODIST** FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2022 **----- Start of picture text -----**
Circuit Circuit no. 18
Registered Charity - Charity Registration number 113
If not a registered charity Her Majesty's Revenue and
Customs Gift Aid number
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(The HMRC number is equivalent to a registered charity number in terms of evidence of charitab and may be used to give to donors or grant funders wishing to see evidence of the organisation' charitable status. Methodist charities in England and Wales that are not registered charities are from registration under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242) Minister: **----- Start of picture text -----**
Rev. Yangsun Yi
Church Stewards:
Kathy Thomas Janet Almond
Martin Block Sarah Corran
Treasurer:
John David Griffith
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Church R and P 2015.xls 1 of 5 ## **CHURCH AYMENTS CCOUNTS** ## **Church** **8/09** 7261 ble status 's excepted Church R and P 2015.xls 1 of 5 ## **ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022** ## **PRENTON Church METHODIST** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Unrestricted Restricted Totals this Totals last
SECTION A Funds Funds year year
£ £ £ £
a1 RECEIPTS Note
a2 Offerings and Tax recovered 34,739 34,739 31,989
Bank and CFB interest and
a3 Investment income 118 118 28
a4 Lettings 9,890 9,890 4,228
a5 Other receipts 12,119 19 12,138 15,241
a6 TOTAL RECEIPTS 56,866 19 56,885 (a7) 51,486
SECTION B
b1 PAYMENTS
b2 Circuit Assessment or Share 30,238 30,238 33,325
b3 Donations 24 24 524
b4 Repairs and Maintenance 5,942 5,942 18,387
Utilities (Insurances, water
b5 charges, heating & lighting) 8,573 8,573 3,003
b6 0
b7 Other payments 6,405 36 6,441 2,281
b8 [TOTAL PAYMENTS ] 51,182 36 51,218 (b9) 57,520
SECTION C
NET RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS FOR
c1 THE YEAR (a6-b8) 5,684 (17) 5,667 (6,034)
Total funds brought forward from
last year
c2 29,756 753 30,509 (c6) 36,543
c3 Sub total (c1+c2) 35,440 736 36,176 30,509
c4 Transfers and adjustments 0 (c7)
c5 [TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR ] (c3+c4) 35,440 736 36,176 (c8) 30,509 (c6)
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SECTION D
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
d (these amounts are not to be included in total receipts/payments figures £ £
above)
d1 Balance brought forward from last year nil 21
d2 Offerings/Gifts - received for external organisations 314 1,528
d3 Offerings/Gifts - passed to external organisations 314 1,549
d4 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID (d1+d2-d3) nil nil
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Church R and P 2015.xls 2 of 5 PRENTON METHODIST **Church** **SUMMARY OF CHURCH ACCOUNTS AND INTERNAL ORGANISATIONS REPORTING TO THE CHURCH COUNCIL** ## **SECTION E** ## **Please follow the Guidance Notes to complete this page** Summary of the Church accounts for the year ended 31 August 2022 and Internal Organisations reporting to the Church Council/Church Meeting. Note that the funds of an Internal Organisation would normally be Restricted funds unless it could be clearly shown that they could be used for any Methodist purpose. This section must be completed to arrive at the gross income and expenditure totals of the Church. If gross income exceeds the Accruals threshold, then the Accruals method of accounting AND A DIFFERENT FORM must be used to report the accounts (see Methodist website). Please refer to the guidance notes regarding transfers between the District and connected District Organisations. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Net Receipts/ Opening
INTERNAL ORGANISATIONS Receipts Payments Payments Adjustments balances Closing balances
e1 Wednesday Group 1,716 2,245 (529) 792 263
e2 0 0
e3 0 0
e4 0 0
e5 0 0
e6 0 0
e7 0 0
Sub total of Internal
e8 Organisations funds 1,716 2,245 (529) 0 792 (e11) 263 (e12)
Church accounts (totals
brought forward from page
e9 2 - totals column) 56,885 (a7) 51,218 (b9) 5,667 (c7) 30,509 (c6) 36,176 (c8)
TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD
e10 BY CHURCH 58,601 53,463 5,138 0 31,301 (x) 36,439 (y)
Continue on a separate sheet TOTAL
if necessary and bring the TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS
totals forward
SECTION F
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
OPENING CLOSING
CHURCH - CASH FUNDS HELD at 31 August 2022 BALANCES BALANCES
f1 Cash in hand
f2 Bank Current Account 3,100 6,886
f3 Bank Deposit Account
f4 Central Finance Board 27,409 29,290
f5 Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
f6 Other funds
f7 SUB TOTAL - Church accounts 30,509 (c6) 36,176 (c8)
Total funds held by Internal Organisations (the closing
f8 balance total from above) (e12) 792 (e11) 263 (e12)
f9 TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD BY CHURCH 31,301 (x) 36,439 (y)
SECTION G At At
1 September 2021 31 August 2022
OTHER ASSETS and LIABILITIES
g1 Investments (include Endowments)
g2 Land & Buildings (see notes re Insurance value) 1,364,436 1,480,000
g3 Other Assets 64,648 71,694
g4 Loan(s) - show amount outstanding at year end
g5 Other Liabilities
f4 Include only Funds held at the Central Finance Board
f5 Include only Funds held at Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes We
g1 Include any other investments (not the cash element of TMCP trusts accounts this is included in line f5
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3 of 5 2015 Church R and P.xls Name of Church ……………………………………………………… **[Prenton Methodist]** ## **Declarations and Scrutiny** I confirm that these Receipt and Payment based accounts for the year to 31 August 20 prepared from the records of the Church and that they include all funds under the con trustees. Signature of treasurer ……………………………………………………… Date…………………… Name and address of treasu John David Griffith 19 Carlaw Road, Birkenhead CH42 8PZ **Presentation to the Church trustees** 4.10.2022 Signature of the Chair of the meet _V Gasteen_ Name of the Chair of the me Vivienne M Gasteen ## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of** ## **Prenton Methodist Church** **Charity Number** 1137261 ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the ………………………… the year ended 31 August 2022 set out on pages … to …. As the Church’s trustees, y for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chariti Act’). 2015 church R and P.xls 4 of 5 I report in respect of my examination of the Church’s accounts carried out under secti and, in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions give Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. - delete or circle as appropriate 2015 church R and P.xls 4 of 5 1137261 022 have been ntrol of the Church ## 19.9.2022 4.10.2022 ## **the** ………. Church for you are responsible ies Act 2011 (‘the 2015 church R and P.xls 4 of 5 on 145 of the Act en by the Charity 2015 church R and P.xls 4 of 5 Name of Chur Prenton Methodist Church ## **Independent Examiner’s Statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to m connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below*) which give me ca in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Ac - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. - [the [the I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the exa attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of t reached. I have/have not* obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustee Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central Finan Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) a sheet date. Signature of independent examiner ………… _A Lovelady_ Name of independent exami Andrew Robert Lovelady Relevant professional qualification of independent exami Accountant Name of firm (where appropriate) …………………………………………………………………… Address …… Gorsedene, 50 Tollemache Road, Prenton, Birkenhead ……………………………………………………………………………….. Post Code ……………… Date …………… 11th February 2023 - delete or circle as appropriate 2015 church R and P.xls 5 of 5 Sep-22 2015 church R and P.xls 5of5 1137261 my attention in use to believe that ct; or amination to which the accounts to be es for Methodist ce Board of the at the balance …… CH43 8SZ 2015 church R and P.xls 5 of 5