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2024-08-31-accounts

Charity number: 1139255

CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 5
Independent examiner's report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 21

CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Mrs Joanne Mackin, Trustee Mrs Louise George, Trustee Mrs Stephanie Marr, Trustee (resigned 23 February 2024) Mrs Catherine Simpson, Trustee Mr Neil Mackin, Trustee (appointed 23 February 2025) Mr Peter King, Trustee (appointed 23 February 2025)

Charity registered number

1139255

Principal office

Christ Church Redford Way Uxbridge UB8 1SZ

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

The Church Council present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the United Reformed Church guidance, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and the provisions of the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) – (Charities SORP (FRS 102)).

This report is signed by a designated trustee on behalf of all of them.

Structure, governance and management

The Church was established by the amalgamation of Uxbridge United Reformed Church and Uxbridge Methodist Church on 28 September 1972 and is governed by its constitution adopted on 8 August 2010. The Church's objectives are to advance its religious and charitable work. It is a registered charity number 1139255.

The trustees who served during the year were:

Mrs Louise George Mrs Joanne Mackin Mrs Stephine Marr (resigned 23 Februray 2024) Mrs Catherine Simpson

The trustees normally meet six times in the year but ongoing business means that meetings have been held more often during this financial year.

The church is a joint Methodist and United Reformed Church.

Church members elect trustees from among their members at the annual general meeting of the Church to perform such functions as the membership requires assisting the Church in fulfilling its life, work and witness. These trustees together with the Minister are known as the Church Council. The Trustees are also known as Elders within the church.

Trustees are required to have been a Church member for at least 12 months. During their term of office, training is through bible study, ongoing experience and exposure to denominational literature and meetings.

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

a. Policies and objectives

In setting our activities and planning our activities, the church council has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission general guidance on public benefit, and, in particular, to its supplementary public benefit guidance on advancing our objectives and conforms to the Charities Act 2011.

The purpose of Christ Church is to bring the love of God to the heart of Uxbridge by being a worshipping, caring community which accepts people as they are and helps them live life to the full.

We believe in an inclusive Church – a church which does not discriminate, on any level, on grounds of economic power, gender, mental health, physical ability, race or sexuality. We believe in a Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.

Achievements and performance

a. Main achievements of the Charity

During the year September 2023-August 2024 Christ Church worked toward the appointment of a new minister, sharing ministry with Ickenham United Reformed Church. The new minister was appointed in June 2024 and will come into post at the beginning of the new financial year. Worship and charitable activities continued under the oversight of the Elders, with support from the Methodist and United Reformed Church.

b. Review of activities

Wilmar Close was let at commercial rates during the whole year.

Trust income was not quite in line with budget as there was a late payment after a change of treasurers. We acknowledge our thanks to the trustees of the Uxbridge United Reformed Church Charity for their substantial contribution. Additional payments have been agreed to cover the Church’s contribution towards accommodation for the new minister, which has been held ready for the start of the new minister’s time at the church..

It is encouraging to see that we are still able to support our Outreach aspirations with contributions to Communicare Counselling Service and others totalling around £19,000 in the year.

Outreach activities of the Church have continued, with the extension of the Government’s Warm Welcome Scheme into ‘Welcome Wednesdays’. These sessions are funded and staffed by the Church on alternate Wednesdays, providing low-key activities and a space for community access. The sessions take place on alternate Wednesdays. The church café ceased operating at the end of FY 2022-23 with a cash balance that was added to church funds in September 2023.

Another aspect of the Church’s outreach is the support of Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Brigade companies. These reach many local families and although largely self-funding through weekly subs, the Church provides additional funding, use of premises and staff and weekly helpers from the congregation.

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Achievements and performance (continued)

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

b. Reserves policy

It is the policy of the Church that unrestricted funds should be maintained at a level equivalent to between six and nine months' expenditure. The Church Council considers 'that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Church's activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised'. The level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. The Church holds sufficient funds to enable it to cover current levels of expenditure and into the foreseeable future.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

Christ Church Methodist & United Reformed Church is a registered charity, number 1139255, and is constituted under a Trust deed.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

Church members elect trustees from among their members at the annual general meeting of the Church to perform such functions as the membership requires assisting the Church in fulfilling its life, work and witness.

Plans for future periods

The Trustees continue to work hard to sustain Christ Church but have struggled with capacity and succession planning. There have been three Trustees in post during half of this financial year, working with a co-opted member on Church Council as well as support from members and friends. One of the original four Trustees stepped down at the Annual Congregational Meeting with no-one else to step into their place. The Trustees continued to take capacity and burnout issues very seriously and during the year there were fewer initiatives such as study groups running at the church. It is hoped that the appointment of the new minister will help to alleviate this and the Trustees will be asking him to support prayer and bible study within the Church. The Trustees are keen to encourage support of the activities put in place by other local churches and our partner denominations. This includes promoting Churches Together in Uxbridge activities and signposting resources for study and prayer from the Methodist and United Reformed Churches.

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' 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 & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and 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 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved on behalf of the Church Council: Date:

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Christ Church Methodist & United Reformed Church ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2024.

This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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.

Signed: Dated: David Alesbury Chartered Accountant

Feltons

Chartered Accountants 1 The Green London TW9 1PL

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
5
Investments
6
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
48,666
87,053
10,415
146,134
215,003
215,003
(68,869)
237,527
(68,869)
168,658		 Restricted
funds
2024
£
100,534
-
-
100,534
17,715
17,715
82,819
236,937
82,819
319,756		 Total
funds
2024
£
149,200
87,053
10,415
246,668
232,718
232,718
13,950
474,464
13,950
488,414		 Total
funds
2023
£
140,615
70,804
5,490
216,909
214,649
214,649
2,260
472,204
2,260
474,464

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 9 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
14
Unrestricted funds
14
Total funds		 348,152
348,152
(31,051)		 2024
£
171,313
171,313
317,101
488,414
488,414
488,414
319,756
168,658
488,414		 330,595
330,595
(29,107)		 2023
£
172,976
172,976
301,488
474,464
474,464
474,464
236,937
237,527
474,464

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on _______ and signed on their behalf by:

The notes on pages 9 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1. General information

Christ Church, Uxbridge is registered as a charity number 1139255, set up in the United Kingdom and governed under the Charities Act 2011. The organisation is an unincorporated association, registered in England and Wales and in Scotland.

It is part of the Methodist Harrow and Hillingdon circuit and the United Reformed Church Thames North Synod.

The address of the church is Redford Way, Belmont Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1SZ.

We acknowledge our outreach by using the term ‘Christ Church and Communicare’.

The title to the Church buildings is held by URC Thames North Trust whose address is St Paul’s URC, Newton Road, Bayswater, London W2 5LS.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with guidance issued by the Methodist Church.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Christ Church Methodist & United Reformed Church meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

The presentation currency is pounds sterling and figures are rounded to the nearest pound.

2.2 Going concern

The financial statements of the Charity are prepared on a going concern basis.

The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. As a result, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. No material uncertainties exist.

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.3 Income

All voluntary giving is included in the financial statements for the period in which it is received.

Donations under Gift Aid plus the associated tax recovery are recognised as income when the donation is received.

Legacies are accounted for when their receipt is certain and can be properly quantified.

All other income is generally recognised when it is receivable.

2.4 Expenditure

The URC Ministry & Mission Fund contribution is paid regularly as is the Methodist Circuit contribution and are included in the financial statements.

Resources expended are recognised in the period to which they are incurred and include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. They are allocated to the particular activity to which they relate.

Governance costs represent direct expenditure on the governance of the church, including the production and independent scrutiny of these financial statements.

As most of the management and activity of the church is carried out by volunteers, this intangible cost is not included in the financial statements as this voluntary contribution to the life of the church is incalculable.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

2.5 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.6 Taxation

As part of the United Reformed Church, the church is an excepted charity within the meaning of the Taxes Acts. Accordingly it is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income and capital gains received to the extent that such income or gains are applied to exclusively charitable purposes. No provision for taxation has been made in these financial statements.

2.7 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.7 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation (continued)

Freehold property: The Trustees of the church and manse buildings are the URC Thames North Synod Trust and of the manse are Harrow & Hillingdon Methodist Circuit who hold them upon trust for purposes connected with Christ Church.

Equipment: Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives

Furniture - 15% Straight line IT Equipment - 33% Straight line

2.8 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

2.9 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

2.10 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.11 Pensions

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity to the fund in respect of the year.

2.12 Fund accounting

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for use at the discretion of the church in furtherance of its charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

3. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Donations
2,075
Grants
-
Offertory
46,591
48,666
Total 2023
20,240		 Restricted
funds
2024
£
-
100,534
-
100,534
120,375		 Total
funds
2024
£
2,075
100,534
46,591
149,200
140,615		 Total
funds
2023
£
3,526
120,375
16,714
140,615

4. Ministry & Mission Fund

The church contributes to the central URC costs of training and providing ministers (including the centralised payment of stipends, pension contributions and other benefits for ministers), running the denomination, and the wider mission of the national church. This annual budget amounts to some £21million, 82% of which relates to minister costs, and 91% is provided through the Ministry & Mission Fund contributions from churches.

5. Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Car Parking
8,407
Church lettings
61,304
Wilmar Close rent
16,927
Church Cafe
415
87,053
Total 2023
70,804		 Total
funds
2024
£
8,407
61,304
16,927
415
87,053
70,804		 Total
funds
2023
£
7,250
44,843
17,468
1,243
70,804

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

6. Investment income

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Bank Interest
10,415
Total 2023
5,490		 Total
funds
2024
£
10,415
5,490		 Total
funds
2023
£
5,490

7. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Church Activites - Administration
48,613
Church Activites -Teaching costs
572
Church Activites -Church costs
123,509
Church Activites -Other programmes
-
Ministerial Costs - URC Ministry and
Methodist Ministry
31,914
Church Activities - Other Costs
8,238
Church Activities - Depreciation of furniture
and equipment
2,157
Church cafe
-
215,003
Total 2023
185,323		 Restricted
funds
2024
£
-
-
-
17,715
-
-
-
-
17,715
29,326		 Total
2024
£
48,613
572
123,509
17,715
31,914
8,238
2,157
-
232,718
214,649		 Total
2023
£
38,634
590
102,154
15,057
36,251
5,537
2,157
14,269
214,649

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

8. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Activities
undertaken
directly
2024
Support
costs
2024
£
£
Church Activites - Administration
-
48,613
Church Activites -Teaching costs
572
-
Church Activites -Church costs
123,509
-
Church Activites -Other programmes
17,715
-
Ministerial Costs - URC Ministry and
Methodist Ministry
31,914
-
Church Activities - Other Costs
4,894
3,344
Church Activities - Depreciation of furniture
and equipment
2,157
-
Church cafe
-
-
180,761
51,957
Total 2023
173,821
40,828
9.
Independent examiner's remuneration
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the Charity's annual accounts
10.
Staff costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes		 Total
funds
2024
£
48,613
572
123,509
17,715
31,914
8,238
2,157
-
232,718
214,649
2024
£
2,540
2024
£
96,237
1,913
2,603
100,753		 Total
funds
2023
£
38,634
590
102,154
15,057
36,251
5,537
2,157
14,269
214,649
2023
£
2,940
2023
£
95,674
3,040
2,207
100,921

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

10. Staff costs (continued)

The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:

2024 2023
No. No.
Direct charitable activities 5 5

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

11. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 31 August 2024, expenses totalling £ 88 were reimbursed or paid directly to 2 Trustees (2023 - £737 to 2 Trustees) . Expenses incurred were for travel, sustenance and administration purpose.

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

12. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 September 2023
Additions
At 31 August 2024
Depreciation
At 1 September 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 August 2024
Net book value
At 31 August 2024
At 31 August 2023		 Freehold
property
£
169,035
-
169,035
-
-
-
169,035
169,035		 Fixtures and
fittings
£
34,185
494
34,679
33,571
236
33,807
872
614		 Office
equipment
£
17,777
-
17,777
14,450
1,921
16,371
1,406
3,327		 Total
£
220,997
494
221,491
48,021
2,157
50,178
171,313
172,976

For the reasons stated in Accounting Policy 2.7, the church and manse buildings are not tangible fixed assets of the church. For insurance purposes the church buildings are insured by the church for £2,501,061 and Wilmar Close for £210,388. The church contents are insured for £350,340.

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

13. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors		 2024
£
2,540
1,065
27,446
31,051		 2023
£
-
1,661
27,446
29,107

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

14. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
Church Fund
Fund for the Development and Extension of
Ministry
Restricted funds
Building Fund
Specific Fund
Total of funds		 Balance at 1
September
2023
£
198,455
39,072
237,527
75,000
161,937
236,937
474,464		 Income
£
-
146,134
146,134
-
100,534
100,534
246,668		 Expenditure
£
-
(215,003)
(215,003)
-
(17,715)
(17,715)
(232,718)		 Balance at
31 August
2024
£
198,455
(29,797)
168,658
75,000
244,756
319,756
488,414

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

14. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Designated funds
Church Fund
Fund for the Development and Extension of
Ministry
Restricted funds
Building Fund
Specific Fund
Total of funds
Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
Designated funds
Restricted funds		 Balance at
1 September
2022
£
198,456
127,860
326,316
75,000
70,888
145,888
472,204
Balance at 1
September
2023
£
237,527
236,937
474,464		 Income
£
-
96,534
96,534
-
120,375
120,375
216,909
Income
£
146,134
100,534
246,668		 Expenditure
£
-
(185,323)
(185,323)
-
(29,326)
(29,326)
(214,649)
Expenditure
£
(215,003)
(17,715)
(232,718)		 Balance at
31 August
2023
£
198,456
39,071
237,527
75,000
161,937
236,937
474,464
Balance at
31 August
2024
£
168,658
319,756
488,414

15. Summary of funds

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

15. Summary of funds (continued)

Summary of funds - prior year

Designated funds
Restricted funds		 Balance at
1 September
2022
£
326,316
145,888
472,204		 Income
£
96,534
120,375
216,909		 Expenditure
£
(185,323)
(29,326)
(214,649)		 Balance at
31 August
2023
£
237,527
236,937
474,464

16. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current period

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Tangible fixed assets
171,313
Current assets
(3,251)
Creditors due within one year
596
Total
168,658
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Tangible fixed assets
172,976
Current assets
64,551
Creditors due within one year
-
Total
237,527		 Restricted
funds
2024
£
-
351,403
(31,647)
319,756
Restricted
funds
2023
£
-
266,045
(29,107)
236,938		 Total
funds
2024
£
171,313
348,152
(31,051)
488,414
Total
funds
2023
£
172,976
330,596
(29,107)
474,465

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CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST & UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

17. Pension commitments

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted to £2,603 (2023 - £2,207). £Nil (2023 - £Nil) was payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and is included in creditors.

18. Related party transactions

The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 August 2024.

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