Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date ~~aA~~ From Day 1st Month sept Year 2024 To Day 31st Month Aug Year 2025 Section A Reference and administration details ~~a~~ Charity name PRENTON METHODIST CHURCH ~~Pp~~ Other names charity is known by ~~PO~~ 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 Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) Mrs Janet Almond Local preacher Steward 1 Church Council ~~|~~ Secretary Steward 2[Dr Martin Block ] ~~a~~ Health and safety ~~|~~ 3 Mr Rolf Bridson Steward ~~ee ee eeee~~ 4 Mr David Casement Gift aid Secretary ~~ee ee~~ Mrs Pat Griffith Pianist 5 Safeguarding officer ~~|~~ Treasurer 6[Mr John Griffith ] ~~a~~ Property Secretary 7 Mr Alan Ingram Property committee ~~ee ee ee ee~~ 8 Mr Barry Natton Property chairman From 8.10.24 9 Mrs Val Llo ~~ee~~ yd Minister 10[Rev Dan ] Woodhouse ~~a ee ee~~ 11 Mrs Vera Williams ~~es~~ Mrs Sue Grisdale Safeguarding 12 officer for vulnerable adults 13 Mrs Sarah Corran Steward ~~pf ff~~ 14.[Mrs Kathleen ] Howard 15 Mrs Kathy Thomas Senior Steward 16 Mrs Sheila Hamer ~~a~~ Pastoral Secretar ~~ee~~ y ~~ee —~~
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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 Church Act Type of governing document (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 by the Trustee selection methods existing trustees to particular offices. All ordained Ministers stationed (eg. appointed by, elected by) within the Wirral Circuit are, by Methodist Standing Orders, automatically trustees
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
Prenton Methodist Church is one of the 19 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 provides human and financial resources.
Induction/Training
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Range of guidance produced by Methodist Connexion Structure Part of the North West England District
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Accountable to the Methodist Conference
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Risks Considered by the Church Council
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Take professional advice as required. Regular review process Use Methodist Safeguarding Policy, and we refer to the District Safeguarding Officer.
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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
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b) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit, local or other organisation of the Methodist Church:
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c) Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or Institution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church:
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d) Any purpose for the being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church.
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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.
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 as well as hearing a bible story We continue to hold a fellowship meeting every other Wednesday Summary of the main morning which has been very popular- about 30 people attending. activities undertaken for the We continue to meet for Prayer Breakfast each Wednesday at 8.45 a.m. public benefit in relation to on Zoom. these objects (include within We have a monthly coffee morning on the second Saturday of the month this section the statutory which is very well attended. declaration that trustees have Our premises are used by uniformed organisations, i.e. Scouting and had regard to the guidance Brownies issued by the Charity We had a successful holiday club in August for 3 days in one week for Commission on public five – eleven year olds which was enjoyed by all. benefit) The Church is used by Merseyside Bridge Centre twice a week.
The Church is used by Merseyside Bridge Centre twice a week. In addition Slimming World, a dance group and an operatic society 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:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Our main achievement has been continuing with 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 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.
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.
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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)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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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
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Kathy Thomas | J Almond |
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| Kathy Thomas | Janet Almond | |
Senior Steward |
Church council Secretary | |
| 10.2.2026 | ||
| 10.2.2026 |
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Name of Church ………………………PRENTON
1137261
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below*) which give me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
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.
I have 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 Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date.
Signature of independent examiner ………………………………………………………………….
Name of independent examiner …………………………Andrew Lovelady
Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner ……Retired Accountant
Name of firm (where appropriate) ………………………………………………………………………
Address …………50 Tollemache Road CH43 8SZ …………………… Prenton
Date 18 February 2026
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Name of Church ………………………PRENTON
1137261
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below*) which give me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
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.
I have 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 Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date.
Signature of independent examiner ………………………………………………………………….
Name of independent examiner …………………………Andrew Lovelady
Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner ……Retired Accountant
Name of firm (where appropriate) ………………………………………………………………………
Address …………50 Tollemache Road CH43 8SZ …………………… Prenton
Date 18 February 2026
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