## **TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH RAINSFORD ROAD, CHELMSFORD CM1 2XB** ## **ANNUAL REPORT** ## **SEPTEMBER 2018 - AUGUST 2019** |CONTENTS|| |---|---| |Index|
2| |Trustees Report|3 - 16| |Accounts|17 - 22| |Reference and administrative information|23| ## **Trustees’ Annual Report for year ended 31 August 2019** ## **Governing Documents and Objectives** Trinity Methodist Church is governed by the Methodist Church Act 1976, the Deed of Union and the Model Trusts of the Methodist Church. The purposes 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 the discipline of the Methodist Church; (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 time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church. Trinity Methodist Church has taken into account the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance on advancing a charity’s aims when carrying out its range of activities. The trustees consider that these provide benefit to those who worship in our church and to the wider local community. ## **Organisational Structure** Overall control rests with the Methodist Conference. The Connexional office implements decisions made by Conference and is also responsible for the stationing of Ministers in this Circuit. Connexional decisions are passed to the Chair of the District and the appropriate Officers of the District for regional implementation. Trinity is part of the Chelmsford Circuit which is part of the Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex District. The District passes control down to circuit level for local implementation by the Superintendent Minister, supported by ministerial staff and circuit stewards. At local church level authority is delegated to the Church Council as the decision making body. The policies of the Church Council are implemented by the minister in pastoral charge supported by church stewards. In addition to this, the Church Council is required to ensure all property and financial reports are submitted to the Circuit in a timely fashion. Trustees of the church who served during the year are listed at the end of this report. ## **Church Growth** Trinity began the year with 187 members. 4 members died, 2 people transferred out and 2 were recorded as having moved away or ceased to meet leaving 179. We have once again been blessed with new worshippers joining our fellowship from other churches/circuits and countries. However, growth is not simply a matter of numbers but one of spirituality. We have continued to provide opportunity for fellowship through our House groups, special Sunday services and seasonal study evenings. Over the course of the year we have moved to a one Presbyter / one Deacon team of five churches sharing the mission of God in the City 3. ## **Staffing** There have been changes in staff over the last year with the arrival of Deacon Ramona Samuel as the Chelmsford team family worker. The church office is open three mornings a week, staffed by volunteers. We have two fully accredited Local Preachers, and two worship Leaders. ## **Training** Training has continued on meeting the requirements of the Creating Safer Space and DBS Safeguarding. Members have been trained in operating the sound and digital projection systems ## **Support** One of the Circuit Stewards attends our Church Council meetings, held three times each year. S/he takes note of issues raised at these meetings and reports back to the Circuit Leadership Team which offers encouragement and guidance as necessary. The church property committee has undertaken a risk assessment and all electrical appliances have been PAT tested. Representatives from the Church council attend the Circuit Meeting. ## **Plans for the Forthcoming Year** We shall continue to do those things which we do well and follow the Spirit’s guidance into new ways of being Good News in our local community and beyond. We will continue to develop and take opportunities to grow our work with families. We will continue to be a place of welcome, worship and service, where all are welcome. We shall continue to endeavour to deepen our relationship with our covenanted partner churches, Chelmsford Cathedral and The Church of the Ascension. ## **Trustees** Expenses: it is the policy to reimburse trustees and others involved in the administration of church affairs for expenditure properly incurred in carrying out their duties. Apart from ministers no trustees were in receipt of any payment for work undertaken on behalf of the church, although certain travelling and administration costs were re-imbursed as set out in financial statements. ## **Recruitment** We follow the guidelines of Connexional safer recruitment and whilst the appointment of trustees is determined in accordance with Methodist procedures it is the aim to ensure that the Church Council has a broad experience to include pastoral, financial and property matters. Training for stewards and council members is available at circuit level. 4. ## **Responsibilities** The trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Church’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees have: - selected suitable accounting policies and applied them consistently, - prepared accounts on a cash and receipts basis, - followed applicable accounting standards, - prepared the financial statements on the going concern basis. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the church and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the law. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the church and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. So far as each of the trustees is aware, there is no relevant information that has not been disclosed to the independent examiner and each of the trustees believes that all steps have been taken that ought to have been taken to make him/her aware of any relevant information and to establish that the independent examiner has been made aware of that information. ## **Reserves Policy** The policy ensures that adequate funds are held to meet the day to day expenditures of the church. However, this always acknowledges that the continued payment of the church assessments, as agreed prior to the start of each financial year, will be sufficient to cover the main costs of the church including the circuit assessment. In September 2011 the Reserves Policy was set to require that the church maintains sufficient reserves to be held to cover 6 months expenditure, to pay the circuit assessment and church expenditure. At the end of this financial year we had £201,865.31 in reserves (£162,728.14 Legacies). The previous year we had £81,573.79 (£41,798.05 Legacies) as reserves. We have met our 6 Months policy requirement. ## **Activities** Our mission is to proclaim the love of God, in Jesus, to all people by: being a place of welcome, worship and nurture; belonging, learning and growing together; serving the community in whatever way we can. Trinity provides training and support to its members and the wider church community to enable them to carry out the mission of the Church. It supports other charities in the UK and overseas, financially and with prayer. Trinity seeks ways of engaging with the local community and several members of the congregation serve as school governors, members of local charities and community care and support projects. 5. ## _Groups for young people_ ## **14[th] Chelmsford Scout Group David Fenton – Group Scout Leader** The Scout Group remains strong with good numbers in each of the three sections. The leadership team has been strengthened by the addition of two former Scouts, James Allen and Rachel Murray. We also have a number of former Scouts helping with Beavers and Cubs as Young leaders. The Group Executive Committee headed by Chair Anthony Thomas continues to ensure The Group remains on a sound financial footing and complies with The Scout Association requirements. Each section continues to provide a varied programme with much centred on The Centenary Challenge during 2019. The group supports many District & County activities and is well represented in The Scout & Guide Gang Show held at The Civic Theatre. A number of The Troop attended Winter Camp, in February with six enjoying Summer Camp near Ipswich The Trinity Quiz Night in January was well attended with funds raised going to The Group and to support one of the Young Leaders who attended the World Jamboree in the USA ## **Brownies & Rainbows Sue Williams Rainbows** Numbers were low but gradually increased through the year. We started work on the new programme, which was completely in use by the end of the year. Rainbows have completed a couple of challenge badges and 3 of their new skills builder badges. Rainbows now have interest badges they can work on at home, there are 12 to choose from. ## **Brownies** Numbers have stayed steady at around 15. We started work on the new programme, which was completely in use by the end of the year. Brownies have completed a couple of challenge badges and 3 of their new skills builder badges. Brownies interest badges have all changed and there are 18 to choose from, from the 6 themes. Brownies went on a Christmas themed residential, where Penguin (Nicola Williams) was working on her Brownie holiday license. In the summer the Brownies went on a Taskmaster themed residential. 6. ## **Children and Young People John Cullum Sunday Club** Our staffing levels have remained at six, with two staff attending each week. Throughout most of the year the monthly All Age Worship service meant that each pair of staff covered only one Sunday each month. However, All Age Worship was dropped from the plan towards the end of the year. (I understand that this decision is now being reviewed). Some of the staff have been in post for many years and younger helpers would now be very welcome. Attendance by our young people tends to change from week to week and so there is little opportunity to develop themes from one week to another. However, we try to provide some interesting sessions, although this can be difficult when there is a large differences in the children’s ages. It is good that some of the older children now attend the main service with their parents. Sadly, we have lost some children at this transition stage. ## _There are also groups for adults_ **Music and Drama Janet Wintle** We began our year by supporting Gerald Hindes and Chelmsford City Opera in their concert production of Patience which took place at St John’s Church in Moulsham Street. Immediately after this we started rehearsals for our concert “Lest We Forget “ We raised over £1000 for our chosen charities “ Royal British Legion and Help For Heroes “ Straight after Christmas we began rehearsing for our May production of Oliver at the Civic Theatre. We welcomed new people to the group and we hope that they will continue to perform with us. Oliver was very well received by cast and audience alike and has been nominated for a NODA award ( Results will be known 8th March ) We were very pleased to take part in the Mayor’s Charity Concert in March 2019 at the Civic Theatre along with other amateur societies from Chelmsford, helping to raise money for the Mayor’s chosen charities 7. **Ladies Group Report for the AGM Kay Burton** Ladies group continues to meet on Wednesday evenings but the starting time has been altered to earlier at 7-15 pm in order to accommodate the difficulties with parking. However a couple of regular members decided to leave because of the difficulties. At the Group's AGM in July a decision was made to continue despite the lower numbers, 10-15 people meeting regularly, with a review after 6-9 months. It was also decided to have a longer break after Christmas, not meeting again until the beginning of February. Unfortunately, owing to ill health, the numbers have diminished further at present but it is hoped that the better weather and lighter evenings may improve the attendance. The meetings consist of a variety of topics with some meetings led by the members and others with differing outside speakers. We have been very grateful for regular input from church members who have such interesting experiences. There continues to be a willingness to support a charity each year and a cheque was given to Rainbow Rural, a local charity which offers support to people with disabilities in a rural setting. Some members spent a very pleasant afternoon on a visit to the farm with tea included, in order to hand over the cheque. The viability of the group continues to be a topic for discussion but it is hoped to continue until the Summer. **Bowls Club Phil Roberts** The bowls club meet every Wednesday & Saturday afternoon at 2.15pm from the last Saturday in April until the last Saturday in September & on Tuesday evenings at 6.15pm when we play in the local CMBL league this year we finished fourth in the league. The club organise competitions for members in Singles, Pairs, 3 Sevens, 2 Woods & the American Tournament. Some members also enter the Singles & Pairs competitions organised by the CMBL league, this year we had little success. The most important part of our meetings is the break for tea & biscuits, this can take up more time than actually playing bowls. During this year we sadly lost Peter Hindes who was a long time senior member of the club who held most of the offices during his tenure. We also had a party of 27 who went to Potters Resort at Hopton on Sea for a few days at the World Bowls Championships in January. 8. **SUPPER CLUB Eric Smart** The group met six times during the year. The programme which was issued at the AGM was adhered to and whilst it provided entertainment it was informative at the same time. Numbers remain fairly static but Don Whelpdale and Keith Gannicott do not attend now due to failing health. Sadly, we have lost Peter Hindes, who had been a member of the club for many years – in fact, he was probably our elder statesman. It is particularly pleasing to have Alex Smith with us, he and Maureen having left Trinity some months ago. It would be nice to see some new members join and men from within the congregation, and indeed from outside the church, should be encouraged. We tend to have around 12 – 18 attend each session. The programme provided varied topics such as communication satellites, the day to day life of a football referee, ‘Tools With A Mission’, (a charity which provides tools and equipment to third world countries), the life of a vet (our ladies’ night) and I gave a talk on my involvement with musicals over the years. As a result of the Tools With A Mission talk, we set aside a day when members of the club, the congregation and other local Methodist church members came and donated a huge amount of tools, knitting machines, gardening equipment and wools and materials, all of which will now be put to good use in Africa. Our members’ night gave us all an opportunity to put things forward that irritated us so much that we wanted to remove them into Room 101. The programme for next year is complete and we look forward to talks on the subjects of Jay’s Hospice, dental hygiene, the year of being Chelmsford’s Mayor and the work of the Wilderness trust. Our members’ evening next year requires us all to bring half a dozen general knowledge questions for all of us to answer in a ‘round table’ quiz. Our ladies’ night continues to be popular and we look forward to having as many female guests with us next year as we did this. I am deeply indebted to Dave Pitt who has tirelessly carried out the job of Invitations Secretary and we thank him for all his efforts. Thanks too, to Eddie Cassels for handling the finances and I’m delighted that he is willing to continue next year. And finally, thanks to all who have undertaken the catering for our meetings. After all, we are the Men’s Supper Club and we would have to change our name if the suppers were not a feature. So thanks and please offer your help in this capacity in the coming year. Incidentally, do let me know of any speakers you may know of who might be interested in coming along to talk to us. 9. **Trinity Women’s Fellowship Joy Petts** Once again we have enjoyed a successful year and the number of members attending meetings has been at an all time high. We have been pleased to welcome Revd Mike sharing his artistic skills with his paintbrush and Deacon Ramona who talked to us about her early days in the Caribbean and how she became a Deacon. Great fun talking about her cat. It has been good to have visits from other friends at Trinity, Judy Molyneaux on healthy eating for winter, Carol Kellingray with an update on the Food Bank, Frances Couch on her walk of faith and Doreen Holliday once more entertaining with relaxing exercises from an armchair. We have travelled abroad from our armchairs with Pam French talking about all the wonderful animals she had encountered and then from Barbara and Ian Armstrong on their trip to India. Not to be outdone our own Laurel Fletcher spoke of her various travels abroad. From outside the church, but from the circuit, Margaret Kliskey spoke of her time in the armed forces and for our open afternoon we enjoyed a talk from a representative of Age UK. Unfortunately not many extra came, but we were able to donate £25 to the charity. We have had some members’ afternoons, when we talked about our jobs on leaving school and, at the end of June, a wonderful tea afternoon at Roxwell by kind invitation of Mary. Once again thank-you to all who provided cakes and biscuits, made the tea and did the washing-up. Although she could not attend meetings due to family commitments, Jackie Andrease agreed to be in charge of birthday cards.. Our year has been tinged with sadness as we said goodbye to Sheila Rendell and Rita de Keyser who have both sadly passed away. Both remembered with great affection. Our meeting is now a lifeline to the church for members who can no longer attend morning services at the early time of 9.30am. **Pastoral Hilary Walden** The Pastoral Visitors team continues its care of members of the congregation. This care and support is extended by lots of others members who are not 'officially' Pastoral Visitors. PVs keep in contact by phone calls, letters, cards, text messages and visits. The annual BBQ with the pastoral teams of the Covenant churches was extended to all members of the three churches in July 2019, we enjoyed a shared meal at Guy Harlings after a joint service. 10. **Kathy Ashton** ## **Choir** During the past twelve months the Choir members have done their best to lead the singing during the 9.30 am Services, with the help of organists Keith Byatt and Gerald Hindes and pianist Val Scott when they are available. In February we were very sad to hear that our Organist, Peter Hindes had died. Peter had given many years of service to the music in Trinity and, in addition to playing the organ in Church on many occasions, had conducted Friday evening choir practices after our Choir Mistress, Liz Tiplin, was unable to continue travelling from South London to Chelmsford every week. We miss her too, as do many of the congregation who appreciated the work Liz put in to preparing the singing at the Church services. At present we have a membership of fifteen people – 9 sopranos, 2 altos, 2 tenors and 2 basses – not an ideal balance but we live in hope of more recruits in the future. ## **Worship & Nurture Report Janet Cassels, Secretary** Over the year Worship and Nurture have continued to consider the areas in our remit. These include consideration and organisation of seasonal services and activities,the choir and music for worship, booking a preacher for Church Anniversary and organising events linked to this and support for pastoral visitors. The group have continued to have oversight of Messy Church and discussed its effectiveness and numbers attending. Timings of services were reviewed and it was decided that the afternoon communion should be on the same day as singles lunches. An Away Day to consider how we work with other Methodist Churches in Chelmsford, was organised for 26[th] January. This was attended by approx 40 people. It was arranged that Rev Norman Hooks would preach on Church Anniversary weekend. Music in church continues to be regularly reviewed. Any person interested in the worship in Trinity is welcome and encouraged to attend the group meetings. 11. **Outreach & Fellowship Tony Bender** The Outreach Group convenes three meetings each year. For the current year these were held on the 25[th] Sept. 2018, 22[nd] January 2019 and 11[th] June 2019. The number of attendees at these have averaged between nine to 12 people a slight increase on previous years partly reflecting the enlarged activities covered by the Group. Special Services/Events : a) Mission Shaped Church. A series of talks on the developing and future of Methodist worship were held during the summer of 2019 at a number of local Churches. b) An Awayday at St.Augustines Church North Springfield was arranged on the 26[th] Jan. to look at how the Church sees its future Mission. c) The new venture of Messy Church has lapsed somewhat due to various difficulties. Suggested it runs alongside Morning Worship replacing the Junior Church. d) Harvest Weekend took place on the 6[th] and 7[th] Oct. 2018 with a Supper and Quiz night raising funds for All We Can. The harvest gifts from this were distributed to Chess, Safer Places and the Whitechapel Mission. e) Missions Weekend. Gary Crook spoke at this service about working in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. f) Social Justice Service. The 2[nd] of these Annual Services was held on the 23[rd] June 2019 with Tony Lees talking about the role and activities of the Street Pastors. g) The Church Anniversary service which was held on the 18[th] November 2018 and led by the Rev Norman Hooks was well received. Trinity Excursions The 1940’s Themed Xmas Lunch was successful and attended by 38 persons. A number of excursions run by Karen Murrell, Diane Potter and the office Team that included visits to Anglesey Abbey and Leeds Castle over the 2019 summer period generated a lot of interest, were well supported and enjoyed. Christan Aid Collections made for this work again included funds raised at the annual Cathedral Fayre, Hunger lunches and door collections during Christian Aid Week and Trinity Musical Events. Some £770 was raised from the Oliver production, £680 from the Fayre stall and £167.50p from the Hunger Lunches. 12. ## **Outreach & Fellowship continued…..** One World Project Trinity finally reached its intended target of £6000 in September raised over three years . The project run by the Kibwezi team in Kenya has manufactured invalid wheelchairs and represented rape victims. A new project is to be shortly identified. Prison Fellowship/Angel Tree Trust The new Managing Chaplain Pat Morrow arrived in January 2019. Various local Churches helped fund the Angel Trust Xmas presents for prisoners children whilst the group held five well attended services for the prison population. The Group Chair investigated the possibility of Trinity being a Welcome Church for ex-prisoners. Chelmsford Foodbank Trinity members again provided meals over several weeks for 4 Families during the summer 2019. Whitechapel,Chess and Homeless During 2018/2019 Keith and Jenne Essam made several visits to the Whitechapel Homeless Centre taking donations from Trinity. Also the local University Muslim community again prepared meals for the homeless using the Link facilities in 2019. JMA/Shoeboxes The JMA Collectors who raised £381 in 2018 were presented with their awards at the 4[th] Nov. Service alongside the dedication of 95 Shoe Boxes. Acton for Children It was reported that Trinity supporters had raised £623.15p for this cause in 2018 with £206 of this being from the Christmas card collection. Methodist Women In Britain The District group had raised £1690.47p by the 2019 Easter service which now goes towards the unfinished Tabitha House Project. Methodist Housing Associaton Collections made through an envelope collection were down this year on previous. **Trinity Link Care Group** Margaret Gannicott We have continued to hold our regular weekly meetings but our numbers have sadly decreased. We are trying to encourage more people to come along by handing out leaflets. Those who attend participate in the various activities with enthusiasm and our two course lunch cooked each week is much appreciated. 13. ## **Property** ## **Eric Smart** In 2018/19 we have not applied the same degree of austerity that has been seen over the previous couple of years due to some substantial legacies received. Health and Safety and continuing maintenance of the property have remained as the highest priorities and consequently, such work has been carried out as deemed necessary. The rolling programme of redecoration resulted in the main hall having a major make-over although we pulled back from hanging new curtains, which would have been nice. In addition, the office was redecorated, and a new carpet purchased for the Vestry. A survey has been carried out revealing some inexpensive alterations to make the overall building more welcoming to members, visitors and hirers. This will be addressed over the next few months. Once again, the annual Spring clean was completed but not without a session time being set aside to complete the work in the Link. We are, as always deeply indebted to the band of helpers from the congregation who give of their time most willingly to get this work completed. David & Joy Petts deserve special mention for their good work in keeping the small bits of garden in good shape. Although some weeding has taken place around the perimeter of the building, some hard work needs to be done annually to keep the weeds at bay. Two new water boilers have been installed in the kitchens. Car parking continues to be a problem and has impacted negatively on the hiring of the building. However, our lettings overall, have continued to increase. Some minor property related tasks are currently noted and will be actioned over the coming months. May I take this opportunity to thank the hard working property committee, especially Phil Roberts, for all that they do to ensure the satisfactory upkeep of the premises. ## **Housegroups** ## **Admirals Janet Cassels** We have 12 members and usually meet on the evening of the last Monday in the month. We have been meeting for over 15 years and our topics are very varied. In the last year we have covered bible studies, newspaper discussions, speakers, including Ramona , CDs of television programmes on faith and not forgetting our summer party! New members would be warmly welcomed. Please contact me. 14. **Housegroups continued...** ## **Galleywood David Evans** Over the past few years a number of our original members have died, but we now have 8 members who attend most meetings. We meet once a month and rotate the venue at members houses. Over the period you mention we have been studying the Methodist Church booklet entitled ’Talking of God Together’, which we have now almost finished and we will shortly be deciding what to do next. I hope this is sufficient for your report, **Springfield Ian Armstrong** We meet monthly in members’ homes on a Wednesday afternoon , usually the second or third week in the month, from 2- 3.30 or 4pm. We are a small group of 6 or 7 and sadly had to say farewell recently to Joyce Gelder on her move to MHA Dovercourt but I am pleased to say that having been to see her last week she seems to be settling in very well and is happy. Our meetings usually take the form of a discussion on various topics and have often involved looking at books of the Bible which have included Nehemiah, Leviticus, Mark, Acts, and a number of Paul’s letters as well as Ruth which we looked at last week. We usually come with a miscellany of different Bibles which allows us to compare them to see how translations differ. We have also looked at other topics such as Judaism, Pentecost, The Lord’s Prayer, Quakers, the Sermon on the Mount to mention a few. Two meetings ago we had a discussion about the Report of the Marriage and Relationships Task Group. Although the subject matter may sound heavy or difficult we try hard not to get bogged down and to keep things lightsome. Everyone can take part or just listen as they wish and is freely express their own opinion. In a small way our House Group helps us all to get to know each other better and relax in each other’s company. Our next meetings are on 18[th] March (when we will look at aspects of Lent) at 4 Llewellyn Close and 22 April at 14 Juniper Road Boreham. 15. **Housegroups continued...** ## **Young Group Gareth Crooks** During 2018/19 the younger house group continued to meet regularly for lunch at Mike & Pam's, taking turns at supplying a main course or dessert Lunch was deemed the most appropriate time given the number of young children that also came along. Group numbers hovered around the 8-10, and despite a few children inadvertently ending up in their pond(!), a good time was had by all. Rather than an overall 'theme', discussion focused on contemporaneous matters facing the church, such as the definition of marriage . **First Steps Diane Potter** 1 child was baptised and welcomed into the church. 16. **Nigel Murrell** **Finance** **17.** CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH CHELMSFORD Church FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2019 Cifcult Clrcult no 3419 Registered Charlty - Charity R8gistration number If not a registered Gharity Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Gift Aid number (The HMRC number is equivalent lo a registered charity number in temis of evidence of charitable status and may be used to give lo donors or grant lundeis wishing to see evidence of the organisation's charitable stalLJS. Melhtsdisl charities in England and Wales that are not regislererj charities ale exeepted from registration undeT Slatulory Instrument 2014 No.2421 1144827 Minister-. Rev Mark Pen Church Stewards". PAM French ROGER Fairclough Casse15 14arringTlc)n Shelia Makttma Treasurer. Nigel Miirrell Church R and P 2015 1 of 5 18. ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 CHURCH Churth Unrestrlctod Re8trlcted Fund$ Funds Totsl$ this year Tota18 last yoar SECTION A 81 RECEIPTS Note a2 Offerin s and Tax recovere£l Bank and CF8 interest and Investment income 64.92106 64,921.06 86.647 13 1.415.35 1,41S.35 36,742.38 164.93 a4 Lettin 36.742.38 37,281 30 Other receipts TOTAL RECEIPTS 129365 15 232,443.94 129,365.15 232,443.94 49.375 51 173,468.87 a6 la71 SECTION 8 b1 PAYMENTS b2 Circuit Assessment or Share 63,170.00 63,170.00 200.00 52.407.00 b3 Donations 200.00 600 00 b4 Re airs and Mainienance Utilities Ilnsurances. water char es. heatin 22.838.23 22,838.23 13.982.45 b5 12.934.16 12,934.16 9.165.97 b6 b7 Other paytnenls TOTAL PAYMENTS 21.338 80 21,338.80 120,481.19 20.133 24 120.48t.19 Ib91 96.288.66 SECTION C NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR a6.be 111.962.75 111.962.76 77,18021 Total fvnds brought forward frorn lasi year c2 101.611.36 101,611.38 c6 24.431.15 c3 Sub total ¢1+c2 213.574 11 213,574.11 101,611. Transfers and ad ustments c5 TOTAL FUNDS Af END OF YEAR Ic3+c41 213,574.11 213.574.11 Ic81 101,611.36 Ic61 SECTION D FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS Ithese amounts are not io be in¢luded in tglal receiptsl ments fi uiès above) d1 Balance biou ht forward from last ear 1,284.12 3.543 00 d2 Offerin sIGifts- ￿ceiVed for external or anis8titsns 3.673.91 4,386.89 d3 OfferingslGifts passed to external organisations 2.777.75 8,645 77 d4 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID Id1+d2-d31 2.180.28 7,284.12 2of5 19. TY METHODIST CHURCH CHELMS Church RY A¢COUNTSAND IIIT RNA GA ISATrON REPORnNGT NCIL SECllON E Pl•a50 fol￿W h G Summary ol 1￿church amnTS fol Iheyearentted 31 August2019 ano or9ap.isa1￿Trs rewrting lo Cburch Couwdichknrth RIEeliYQ Nole lhbtthpfv￿ds0f Iniemaiorg3niSatiOThwOU￿ R251[ityed fJn¢supiess ItCOulO De C*ilysnown Ehatthryw￿1¢ be UsedfDra￿¥m0hD￿l5t pulWSE ThiY&gcliall must cothpieiedto èmye èi thegiD55I￿ornEan￿￿p￿rt￿rq Chufcm. 11gW IncomeeXcvdsthèAccw￿¥ then IheAt£fuats methodOfèCttunwAND A DIFPERENTFORMmuSl torewn Ihe èt¢Oufitsisee pAP￿￿1￿1￿￿b%1teTr Pleas@r8fèrlo Ihe guida￿not*sreu￿rdi￿g tsaDsteFS the Di$tncl INTERNAL DRGAP41SATIONS Nel RBtsIp Open￿9 RttÈiws nssu sg2 45 230 92 Womans Fellowshl 1g$ 28 Vloman¥ Luncttwnclvb 544 78 54578 54$ 7$ Coffeesh 822 90 1081.49 52D &D 158•7 558.08 4.81200 JM7ty) 17 B55.00 1 32000 $900 287 OV 9.033.2J 2,852.02 16.75805 tk.71007 •12 Churck 4ccoun%s lioia br￿g￿tforW?rd from wgo 2.lot8￿ 232.4éJ.94 120.4B1.19 111X2.75 101811.36 C6 213,674.11 ay CHURCH 245.229.t9 130.314.42 118.369.41 233,264.18 Conbnugon a sep3raiè 6h* eos¥rywtynn9 lh¢ t¢)TaI5fvTh8Td TOTAL RECE5PTS TOTAL PAYAIENTS SÉCYIOX F STA NTOF NDL OPENING BNLANCES CLOS]NG BALANCES Cb*URCH-CASH FUNDS HELO at31 Au ust2frt9 Cash In han4 BaNk Curt8ntAccounl 18073.8 8552QQ Bank Central FIna￿e Boatd 83.537ea 13784.08 TMsteesTQi WlhOOel Chuleh Purf*)seg 121 238 03 SU8 TOTAL-Churchxcounts 101,811.36 213A74.11 TOIèI thjntts heid lrttwThal 019￿1$3￿?￿ IlbE rlDW9 ce lolalfivmèb￿I 12121 16,758.OS 19,710.07 TOTAL CA5HFUF4OSHELD gy CHURCH 118.369AI 233.284.18 SECTION G 1 Septtmtsw2D?8 31 Augu$t2019 OTHER ASSM and LW8ILITIES In¥e*rnefflts vde EndtyYrThents nd & BulQin seenthesie ￿SAlTaNte vélup 4 103.853 00 4.235.183.00 OthErA93e15 150 403.00 155 218 00 - show8TnounlouL4fandifj othei Lpaty1￿8S f4 IThCl￿deo￿ FWd51￿Blt￿E Centrdi Finance lrtcludeonlyFw¢s W *TotstV5 forlleihoth*ChuFch P￿rPo gi anyotherrnveSlrneDt5 Inollh* cash È18ThntOfTPACPtrugL%act￿nI$thK1 IS Intyuothtin IN*IS 20. DECLARATIONS Treasurer I confirm that I have prepared the accounts from the records of the Church and that they include al funds under the control of the Church Counc Signature of Treasurer Date Name Nigel muf￿[1 Artdress 10A Tower Avenue. Chelmsford. Essex, CM1 2PW Pre$entatlon to the"Chur¢h Councll for approval. I confirm that the Accounts have been pre$ented to the Church Council on and were approved. Signatur& of the Chair of the rnegting Narne of th8 Chair of the meeting . LU-/ Date Indepèndent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Church This Report is on the ch￿￿h Accounts for the year ended 31 Avgu5t 2019 Respectlvè responsibilities of Trustees and Examlngr The charity's trustees are responsible for the P￿Parat￿n of the accounts The charity's tru3t¢e5 consider thai an audit Is not required for this year untjer section 144 01 thè chanti￿ Act 2011 Ithe Ch?ritYds Aetl And that an ndependent examination Is needèd. It i8 my responsibility to. Examine the a¢coLtniS under Section 145 of the Charitie5 Act lo follow the procedure5 laid down in the general Directrons given by the Chanty Commission (under SectK)n 14515llbl of the Charil*s Act). and io $tate whether particular mattars have corn? to my attentK)n. 2015 chur(* Fl and P x 4ofS 21. Basls of Ind•p•ndent Examln•r'$ Report My examination was carried out in accordarTrce with general Directions given by the Charity Commtssion An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records It also Includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the trustees ¢oncerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be requiréd in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out In the statement below. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection wrth my examin2tion, no matter has eome to rny attents.on I which gives me reasonable cause to b&lieve that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records In ac¢ordance wth section 130 of the Charitses Act,. . to prep#re accounts wliich accord with the accounting records and compw wrttt the accountsng requiremenis of the Charits"es Act have ngt been met. or to which. In rny opinion. attention should be drawn in ordèr to enable a proper uniJerstanding of thè accounts to be re￿hed ' Please delete Ihg words in Èhe brackels ifthey do not apply appropriale 131 I havLhave notl obtained Indèpendent verilicatitsn of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes I'TMCP'I or hel(1 In other Trusts, 8ank balances and Funds at the Cenlral Finarice Board of the Melhod1St Church I CFB'I, whKh are Individually In ex¢ess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date. Pleas8 circ18 85 appropriate Nam$ Chris Re9an Signature Re￿vant Professional qktralifi¢ation or body Address CityGate House, RIO 1>7_199 Baddow Road. Chèlmsford. Essex. CM2 7PZ Date 2015 church R P x15 5015 22. ## **Trustees of the Church** ## **Minister** Rev Mike Lewis Chair ## **Stewards** Pam French Eddie Cassels Roger Fairclough Gillian Harrington Carol Kellingray Sheila Mukumba ## **Church Representatives** Val Scott Church Council Secretary Nigel Murrell Treasurer Hilary Walden Pastoral secretary Kay Burton Worship & Nurture Group Tony Bender Outreach & Fellowship Group Diane Potter Office representative Eric Smart Property Steward Ian Armstrong Circuit Steward Russell Burton Congregational representative Keith Byatt Congregational representative Margaret Gannicott Congregational Representative Jeff Green Congregational representative Joyce Lees Congregational Representative Tony Lees Congregational Representative Karen Murrell Congregational representative Gwen Mumby Congregational representative Janet Wintle Congregational representative 23.