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The Methodist Church TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, OADBY
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
2022– 2023
Regd. Charity No: 1143707
Administrative information
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The Church is part of the Leicester Trinity Circuit (23/7) in the Northampton District of the Methodist Church of Great Britain.
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Church Address: Trinity Methodist Church, Harborough Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4LA
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Church Membership at 31.08.23: 104
Aims
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The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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Trinity Methodist Church, Oadby aims to be “A church for all at the heart of the community”.
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The Church’s Mission Statement (approved by Church Council in June 2009) states:
Trinity is a church which
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Encourages growth in the Christian faith
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Reaches out to all in the community
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Aims to care for everyone
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Shares God’s love through worship and service
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Responds with others to God’s call to Mission.
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Organisation
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The Church Council (whose members are the Managing Trustees) is the principal body responsible for the affairs of the Church. Its remit encompasses the spiritual life and growth of the church family, its outreach, and its administrative and financial affairs. Detailed governance arrangements are outlined in The Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church (CPD) by order of the Annual Conference of the Methodist Church. Meetings of the Council are chaired by the Minister (or in his absence by the Superintendent Minister or one of her colleagues).
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The Trustees receive no remuneration or other financial benefits from their work. All decisions taken by the Church Council are minuted. Meetings are held at least once each quarter (normally in October, December, March and June).
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The Church Stewards act as the Senior Leadership Team on behalf of the Church Council. They are assisted by ‘teams’ which cover different areas of church life: Family, Finance, Outreach, and Worship. There is also a separate Pastoral Committee which is responsible, with the Minister, for overseeing the pastoral care and spiritual welfare of the church family.
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Zak’s Café Ltd is a trading subsidiary of the parent charity, Trinity Methodist Church. The Directors of Zak’s Cafe Ltd (which trades as Zeph’s) take responsibility for the management and day-to-day operation of the cafe on behalf of the Church Council and they report to it regularly.
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As part of the induction to their role as trustees all new Church Council members receive a copy of the document The role of a trustee in the Methodist Church together with a copy of the Safeguarding Policy agreed by Church Council. Trustees are required to complete a Declaration of Trustee Eligibility annually.
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The Church’s Safeguarding Policy is reviewed annually. A Safeguarding Officer is in post and CRB/DBS checks are carried out as necessary. The Church Council is committed to the implementation of Connexional Safeguarding policy and to the provision of support, advice and training to enable people to be clear and confident about their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding and in promoting the welfare of children and adults who may be vulnerable.
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Review of progress and achievements
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The twelve months covered by this report represented a period of consolidation and continued return to a more settled pattern of church life after the challenges of the two previous years. This was also reflected in the improved financial position (see below).
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One of the highlights of the year was the special service held on the morning of Sunday 19th March to celebrate The Revd Dr Albert Mosley's 75 years as a Methodist minister. The service was attended by local representatives of other denominations and of other faiths. Opening prayers were led by Revd Canon Helen Cameron, Chair of the Northampton District. The President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Graham Thompson, was the preacher.
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The Church Council met on four occasions during the year: in October and December 2022 and March and June 2023. At each of those meetings, as well as completing the formal business, an opportunity was provided to share ‘good news’ about the life and activities of Trinity.
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During the year a series of 'Vision Meetings' were held, providing an opportunity for the whole Church Family to consider the future work and mission of Trinity. On one of these occasions discussion was facilitated by Matt Forsyth, the Mission Enabler for the Northampton District of the Methodist Church. This process included an honest and realistic appraisal of Trinity's resources, particularly in terms of the size and age profile of the current membership. Among the positive outcomes were the production of a 'Welcome Pack' for visitors, proposals to revamp and improve the visual appeal of the weekly church notices, and the updating of Trinity's website.
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A General Church Meeting was held following the morning service on Sunday 7th May 2023. The meeting received a booklet of written reports from Church activities and organisations covering the period since the previous meeting held in May 2022. Once again, these reports indicated a remarkable range of activity and community involvement throughout the year.
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A special Open Meeting was held on 28th June to facilitate a conversation with the Superintendent Minister of the Leicester Trinity Circuit about various aspects of Circuit policy.
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Trinity continued to enjoy strong links with its ‘sister churches’ in Great Glen and Houghton on the Hill for which the Revd Derek McLean had pastoral charge during the past five years.
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The Church continued to play its part as a constituent member of Churches Together in Oadby (CTiO).
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The prayer group's regular meetings on the premises each Saturday morning continued to be well attended. In addition, the prayer circle which is organised via email performs a valuable pastoral function
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The Minister continued to produce a regular pastoral letter which is widely distributed and much appreciated. Pastoral visitors engage in face to face visits where appropriate and also continue to keep in touch by telephone and email with members of the church family, particularly those who live alone.
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Zeph’s Cafe, which is open to the public six days each week from 9.30am until 4.30pm, continued to thrive and enjoyed an increased 'footfall' during the year. Its programme of special events such as Fish Frydays and other themed evenings was particularly well patronised. .
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The Oadby Foodbank, operating (rent-free) from the church premises, continued its valuable work, serving an ever-increasing number of families who found themselves in need of its support each fortnight.
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Work with children and young people normally included the monthly Young Families sessions on Sunday mornings, Messy Church activities organised ecumenically through CTiO , and the popular ‘Santa’ and ‘Easter’ Breakfasts in Zeph’s which are followed by craft and story-telling activities. via post and email.
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Trinity continued to support a variety of organisations and agencies which work with those in special need, including Christian Aid , All We Can (Methodist Relief and Development Fund), Action for Children, and MHA, as well as a local charity After 18.
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The Church premises were let to a wide variety of individuals and community bodies. The Helping Hands advice clinic operated on the premises on one morning each week continued its sessions: its work is valued by the local community.
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Trinity has a website – www.oadbymethodist.co.uk – which is up-dated regularly. The church newsletter, Affinity, was published regularly during the year. Weekly church notices were made available to members via email and in printed copies available in the church foyer.
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The property continued to be exceptionally well maintained and is in good order throughout, thanks to a small and pro-active Premises Team. .
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Health and Safety Risk Assessment and room-by-room Fire Risk Assessment have been undertaken.
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Financial information
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The Trustees maintain financial arrangements requiring dual signatures on all cheques, and prior approval for all except minor items of expenditure.
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The financial accounts have been approved by the Church Council and examined independently. A copy of the accounts is appended.
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The financial results for the year 2022-23 indicated a marked improvement on the previous year, with income exceeding expenditure by £8,136. Income from collections and donations was significantly greater than in 2021-22 and receipts from lettings continued to show a return to near pre-pandemic levels.
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The largest single item of expenditure was the Circuit Assessment (£53,896), followed by utilities (£11,910), cleaing costs (£11,766). Repairs and renewals at (£9,785) were considerably below the previous year's figure of £21,338.
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Reserves Policy: It is the church’s policy to attempt to maintain non-restricted funds equivalent to 50% of annual expenditure. This policy is reviewed annually.
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The church’s non-restricted funds include ‘designated’ funds, which are held as part of the General Funds balance. These resources need to be available to ensure appropriate care and maintenance of the building and of the church organ.
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The church has three restricted fund balances: (1) The J.C. Ward bequest which can only be utilised for redecoration purposes ; (2) the Benevolence Fund for use at the discretion of the Minister in cases of urgent personal need; (3) the Vickerman bequest for expenditure on the organ.
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Investment policy: The General Fund, held in a current account at Lloyds Bank, operates at a level to sustain ongoing expenditure. The remainder is invested at the Methodist Church Central Finance Board, where although the level of interest is currently very low, it is competitive for instant, nonpenalised access in the present financial environment.
Future plans
- At the end of the reporting year the Managing Trustees continue to find encouragement in many aspects of Trinity's activities and remain committed to work to realise the vision to be “a Church for all at the heart of the community”.
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Annual Financial Statements
Basis of preparation
As treasurer I confirm that I have prepared the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023 from the records of the Church and Zaks Café and they include all funds under the control of the Church Council
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Signature of Date 6 December
D Frost
Treasurer 2023
Name David Frost
Address 9 Coombe Rise,
Oadby, Leicester,
LE2 5TJ
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Presentation to the Church Council for approval.
I confirm that the Accounts have been presented to the Church Council on 6 December 2023 and were approved.
Signature of the D McLean Chair of the meeting
Name of the Chair of Rev Derek McLean the meeting Date 6 December 2023 _______________
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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 August 2023
| Notes to the accounts |
Unrestricted funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2022-23 |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Income and Endowments from: | |||||
| Donations and legacies | |||||
| - Collections and tax credit | 62,614 | - | 280 | 62,894 | |
| - Donations &grants | 15,480 | - | 1,262 | 16,742 | |
| - Legacies | - | - | - | - | |
| Charitable activities | - | ||||
| - Fund raising | - | - | |||
| - Others | 144 | 144 | |||
| Other tradingactivities | - | ||||
| - Lettings | 27,846 | 27,846 | |||
| - Zak's café | 227,387 | - | - | 227,387 | |
| Investments | 1,219 | - | 475 | 1,694 | |
| Other | - | ||||
| - Internal organisations | - | - | 1,527 | 1,527 | |
| - Covid supportgrants | - | - | - | - | |
| Total | 334,690 | - | 3,544 | 338,234 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Salaries,NIC & Pension costs | 6 | 124,997 | 124,997 | ||
| Circuit Assessment | 53,896 | 53,896 | |||
| Repairs and maintenance | 12,084 | - | 12,084 | ||
| Café direct sales | 68,055 | 68,055 | |||
| Utilities(insurance,heat and light,water,etc) | 28,970 | 28,970 | |||
| Depreciation | 9 | 4,564 | 4,564 | ||
| Internal organisations | - | - | 1,728 | 1,728 | |
| Grants and Donations | 6,135 | - | 6,135 | ||
| Other expenditure | 33,099 | - | 33,099 | ||
| Total | 331,800 | - | 1,728 | 333,528 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) | 2,890 | 0 | 1,816 | 4,706 | |
| Transfers between funds | 0 | - | - | ||
| 2,890 | 0 | 1,816 | 4,706 | ||
| Other recognisedgains/ (losses): | |||||
| Gains/(Losses)on revaluation of fixed assets | - | ||||
| Gains/(Losses)on investment assets | - | ||||
| Net movement in funds | 2,890 | 0 | 1,816 | 4,706 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 2,716,699 | 38,488 | 17,396 | 2,772,583 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 2,719,589 | 38,488 | 19,212 | 2,777,289 |
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Comparative Statement of Financial Activities for previous year ended 31 August 2022
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Notes to
the Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total
accounts funds Funds Funds 2021-22
£ £ £ £
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
- Collections and tax credit 63,994 - - 63,994
- Donations & grants 11,688 - - 11,688
- Legacies - - - -
Charitable activities -
- Fund raising - -
- Others 965 988 1,953
Other trading activities -
- Lettings 18,940 18,940
- Zak's café 167,060 - - 167,060
Investments 220 - - 220
- Internal organisations - - 1,848 1,848
- Covid support grants 3,917 - - 3,917
Total 266,784 988 1,848 269,620
Expenditure on:
Salaries, NIC & Pension costs 6 115,943 115,943
Circuit Assessment 52,819 52,819
Repairs and maintenance 21,544 2,000 23,544
Café direct sales 44,060 44,060
Utilities (insurance, heat and light, water, etc) 18,319 18,319
Expenditure on other property - -
Depreciation 9 5,244 5,244
Internal organisations - - 2,350 2,350
Grants and Donations 6,985 - 6,985
Other expenditure 36,318 - 36,318
Total 301,232 2,000 2,350 305,582
Net income/(expenditure) (34,448) (1,012) (502) (35,962)
Transfers between funds 0 - -
(34,448) (1,012) (502) (35,962)
Other recognised gains / (losses):
Gains/(Losses) on revaluation of fixed assets 235 235
Gains/(Losses) on investment assets -
Net movement in funds (34,213) (1,012) (502) (35,727)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 2,750,912 39,500 17,898 2,808,310
Total funds carried forward 2,716,699 38,488 17,396 2,772,583
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Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2023
| Notes Tangible Fixed Assets* |
Notes Tangible Fixed Assets* |
Unrestricted £ |
Designated (Unrestricted) |
Restricted £ |
Totals this year £ |
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| Land & Buildings | 9 | 2,670,000 | 2,670,000 | ||
| Equipment | 9 | 7,113 | 7,113 | ||
| Investmentproperties | |||||
| Investments | |||||
| Totalfixed assets | 2,677,113 | 2,677,113 | |||
| Current Assets | |||||
| Stock | 3,310 | 3,310 | |||
| Debtors and Prepayments | 409 | 409 | |||
| Cash at Bank and in hand | |||||
| Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes deposits |
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| Central Finance Board Deposits | 3,248 | 28,488 | 18,278 | 50,014 | |
| Other | 46,856 | 10,000 | 934 | 57,790 | |
| Total current assets | 53,823 | 38,488 | 19,212 | 111,523 | |
| Creditors and Accruals (due in under 1yr) |
11,347 | 11,347 | |||
| Net current assets(liabilities) | 42,476 | 38,488 | 19,212 | 100,176 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities |
2,719,589 | 38,488 | 19,212 | 2,777,289 | |
| Loans and creditors due after 1 year |
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| Provisions for liabilities and charges |
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| Net assets | 8 | 2,719,589 | 38,488 | 19,212 | 2,777,289 |
| Funds of the Church | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 2,719,589 | 38,488 | 2,758,077 | ||
| Restricted funds | 12 | 19,212 | 19,212 | ||
| Endowment funds | |||||
| Total Funds | 2,719,589 | 38,488 | 19,212 | 2,777,289 |
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Comparative Balance Sheet for 31 August 2022
| Notes Tangible Fixed Assets* |
Notes Tangible Fixed Assets* |
Unrestricted £ |
Designated (Unrestricted) |
Restricted £ |
Totals this year £ |
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| Land & Buildings | 9 | 2,670,000 | 2,670,000 | ||
| Equipment | 9 | 11,276 | 11,276 | ||
| Investmentproperties | |||||
| Investments | |||||
| Totalfixed assets | 2,681,276 | 2,681,276 | |||
| Current Assets | |||||
| Stock | 2,413 | 2,413 | |||
| Debtors and Prepayments | 14,512 | 14,512 | |||
| Cash at Bank and in hand | 15,528 | 15,528 | |||
| Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes deposits |
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| Central Finance Board Deposits | 2,254 | 29,500 | 16,262 | 48,016 | |
| Other | 9,615 | 8,988 | 1,134 | 19,737 | |
| Total current assets | 44,322 | 38,488 | 17,396 | 100,206 | |
| Creditors and Accruals (due in under 1yr) |
8,899 | 8,899 | |||
| Net current assets(liabilities) | 35,423 | 38,488 | 17,396 | 91,307 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities |
2,716,699 | 38,488 | 17,396 | 2,772,583 | |
| Loans and creditors due after 1 year |
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| Provisions for liabilities and charges |
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| Net assets | 8 | 2,716,699 | 38,488 | 17,396 | 2,772,583 |
| Funds of the Church | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 2,716,699 | 38,488 | 2,755,187 | ||
| Restricted funds | 12 | 17,396 | 17,396 | ||
| Endowment funds | |||||
| Total Funds | 2,716,699 | 38,488 | 17,396 | 2,772,583 |
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Notes to the Accounts
1 Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 in accordance with the 2015 version of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS102 – the Charities SORP (FRS102) and taking note of the Update Bulletins 1 and 2.
2 Funds
The funds held constitute: General Funds held for any purpose of the Church which are Unrestricted, this includes the funds held for the operation of Zak’s cafe. There are a number of Designated funds which are being held for specific purposes while the Restricted funds include the internal organisations of the church which are under the direct control of the church council, There are no Endowment funds. Any funds may be represented by more than just cash.
3 Accounting policies
Basis
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical cost except that the church building is included at deemed cost being the Insurance valuation in 2015.
Incoming Resources
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the Church becomes entitled to the resources, and the trustees are reasonably certain they will receive the resources; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Resources Expended
This is recognised when a liability is incurred, or a constructive obligation arises, that results in the payment being unavoidable. Liabilities are recognised as soon as an outflow of economic benefit is considered more likely than not under the legal or constructive obligation committing the Church to pay out resources.
VAT
VAT incurred on the cost of purchases for the running of the church is charged as a cost of operation, while the VAT related to the operation of , Zak’s is recovered against output tax raised on sales.
Tangible fixed assets for use by the Church and Cafe
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. The freehold property is shown in the accounts at 2015 deemed values, of which the land component is deemed to be £400,000. No depreciation is provided on the buildings because the trustees consider the current residual fair value of the building (on the assumption that it had reached the end of its useful economic life by the year-end) to be not less than its current value. Any depreciation would not be material. The properties have been reviewed for impairment.
Investments
Investments are valued in the balance sheet at market value at the year end. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable and any gains or losses on revaluation at the year end are shown in the SOFA.
Debtors and Prepayments
All debtors relate to the trading activity of the café,.
Creditors
Creditors include both sundry expenses.
4 Payment to Trustees
There were no payments made to trustees for additional services provided to the Church.
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5 Fees for examination or audit of the accounts
| es for examination or audit of the accounts | ||
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| Independent examiner’s or auditors' fees for reporting on the accounts Other fees (eg: advice, accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner or auditor |
2022/23 £ Nil Nil |
2021/22 £ |
| Nil | Nil | |
| Nil | Nil |
6 Paid employees
| Staff Costs paid during the year were: Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind £ Employer’s National Insurance costs £ Pension costs £ Total staff costs £ Average number of full-time equivalent employees in the year were: pital Commitments and Contingent Liabilities At the 31 st August 2023 there are capital commitments of. No Contingent liabilities were identified at 31st August 2023. |
2022/23 116,398 5,320 3,279 124,997 5 Nil |
2021/22 |
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| 108,267 | ||
| 4,580 | ||
| 3,096 | ||
| 115,943 | ||
| 5 | ||
| Nil |
7 Capital Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
8 For information only Money received and passed on to External Organisations
| Balance brought forward from last year Offerings/Gifts - received for External Organisations Offerings/Gifts - passed to External Organisations Balance carried forward |
2022/23 | 2021/22 | |
| £ | £ | ||
| 195 | 200 | ||
| 195 | 200 | ||
| 0 | 0 |
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9 Tangible Fixed Assets
Cost or valuation
| Land £ |
Buildings £ |
Other buildings £ |
Fixtures, fittings and equipment £ |
Payments on account and assets under construction £ |
Total £ |
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| Balance brought forward | 400,000 | 2,270,000 | 66,303 | 2,736,303 | ||
| Additions | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Revaluations (+/-) | ||||||
| Disposals (-) | ||||||
| Transfers*(+/-) | ||||||
| Balance carried forward | 400,000 | 2,270,000 | 66,703 | 2,736,703 |
Accumulated depreciation
| Balance brought forward | 55,027 | 49,783 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation charge for year (-) |
4,563 | 4,563 | ||||
| Revaluations (+/-) | ||||||
| Disposals (-) | ||||||
| Transfers*(+/-) | ||||||
| Balance carried forward | 59,590 | 59,590 |
Net book value
| Net book value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brought forward | 400,000 | 2,270,000 |
11,276 | 2,684,459 | ||
| Carried forward | 400,000 | 2,270,000 |
7,113 | 2,677,113 |
10 Investment assets
The church has no Investment properties
The church has no common investment fund holdings
11 Loans
The Church currently has no loans outstanding
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12 Analysis of restricted funds
| Restricted Fund Name |
Opening Balance |
Incoming Resources |
Resources Expended |
Transfers | Closing Balance |
Purpose of the fund |
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| Benevolence Fund |
869 | 0 | 0 | 869 | Support for individuals in specific need |
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| Welcome on Wednesday |
292 | 1527 | 1518 | 301 | Internal group. | |
| J C Ward fund | 1,698 | 1,698 | Building maintenance fund |
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| Vickerman organ fund |
10,211 | 10,211 | Organ repair fund | |||
| Zephs’ Purse | 843 | 210 | 633 | Café hospitality fund |
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| Outreach fund | 3,484 | 3,484 | Support for community outreach initiatives |
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| Totals | 17,397 | 1527 | 1728 | 17,196 | ||
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Oadby Trinity Methodist Church
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Oadby Methodist Church for the year ended 31 August 2023 set out on pages 8 to 15.
As the Church's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Church's accounts 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's Statement
The Church's gross income did not exceed £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
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 gives 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; or
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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.
I have not 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.
Name
William Keith Brooks ACMA
Address
2a Stanfield Road Duston Northampton
Date
5[th] December 2023
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Appendix A
CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
Managing Trustees (Church Council Members), 2022-2023
Revd Derek McLean (Chair) Revd Paula Hunt (Superintendent Minister) Revd Dr Israel Selvanayagam David Adams (to May 2023) John Aldridge (from June 2023) Graham Austen Alison Baker Barbara Bell Ian Bell Donald Candlin Marion Candlin (to March 2023) Khavita Chibba Helen Cooper Heather Corlett Meenal Desai (from June 2023) Anne Dodge Michael Elliott David Frost (Church Treasurer) Lesley Green Charles Hilton (Circuit Steward) Suzanne Kelly Penny Lee Christine McLean Stella Orbell Diane Price Howard Smith (Church Council Secretary/Charity Commission contact) Barry Wilford (to May 2023) Janice Wilford Jonathan Wilford Alison Wootton
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