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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from 1[st] September 2019 to 31[st] August 2020

Charity name: (Formerly)The Hyde & Denton Methodist Circuit 19/21: Renamed as the Glossop & Tameside Methodist Circuit

Charity registration number: 1150558

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	The purposes of the Methodist Church are, and shall be deemed to have been, since the date of the Union a) the advancement of 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
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	The Trustees have regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion The Trustees achieve the advancement of the Christian Faith through its’ five churches, its’ Methodist Community Centre, and its’ Community Outreach Helping Hand provision. The work of the Trustees is supported by the Circuit Superintendent by the Circuit Deacon and by five local preachers and two worship leaders.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	It is confirmed that the trustees have regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion

Summary of the purposes of the charity as
set out in its governing document

The purposes of the Methodist Church are, and shall be deemed
to have been, since the date of the Union
a) the advancement of 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

Summary of the main activities in relation
to those purposes for the public benefit, in
particular, the activities, projects or
services identified in the accounts.

The Trustees have regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance
on public benefit, including the specific guidance on charities for
the advancement of religion
The Trustees achieve the advancement of the Christian Faith
through its’ five churches, its’ Methodist Community Centre, and
its’ Community Outreach Helping Hand provision.
The work of the Trustees is supported by the Circuit
Superintendent by the Circuit Deacon and by five local
preachers and two worship leaders.

Statement confirming whether the trustees
have had regard to the guidance issued by
the Charity Commission on public benefit

It is confirmed that the trustees have regard to the Charity
Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the specific
guidance on charities for the advancement of religion

Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a whole.

▪
Due to Covid restrictions the circuit established new
communications covering digital/zoom Christian services, printed
materials for members not online, weekly digital and printed
newsletters. Further, the work of the five churches pastoral teams
was strengthened with regular weekly phone contact and support
services for our more isolated members. Detailed risk assessments
were embedded.
▪
Throughout the year, the circuit was working towards a merger
with two other Methodist Circuits (merged September 2020) for the
purpose of mutual benefit, efficiencies, equipping for the future.
Due to the emerging amalgamation of circuits, the Hyde & Denton
Circuit changed its name to the Glossop & Tameside Methodist
Circuit.
▪
The Helping Hand Charity Shop (Hyde) continued to operate until
Covid restrictions applied and through this served the local
communities to reduce the effects of isolation and deprivation.
Whilst the shop was closed, plans were made to move to larger
premises and to expand the services to meet additional local need.
▪
A second Helping Hand Shop was opened at a sister church in
Denton and established its role in providing outreach services to
another community.
▪
The Haughton Green Methodist Church closed for Christian worship
and the Circuit Trustees agreed to retain the building for use as a
community outreach centre. Plans for outreach work were severely
hampered by Covid.
The ‘Social Value’ achieved for/with society as a whole has been enhanced
with the extension of the Helping Hand services and the opening of the
Haughton Green Methodist Centre.

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Full, independently examined, accounts for the charity for the period of this report are attached.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	The Reserves Policy for the Circuit is based on holding a sum equivalent to six months average expenditure, which is regarded as sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure on manses and/or to be able to continue in the short term to fund planned activities in the event of the closure of a large church or an inability to raise the Circuit assessment from churches.
Amount of reserves held	£82,000
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Not Applicable
Details of fund materially in deficit	Not Applicale
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	As of 01stSeptember 2020 the Hyde & Denton Methodist Circuit will merge with the Glossop and Ashton-u-Lyne Methodist Circuits; these two circuits will be amalgamated into the Glossop & Tameside Methodist Circuit. This will strengthen the charity

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document	Deed of Union(1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976)
How is the charity constituted?	Act of Parliament
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	All presbyters are ex-officio trustees Some trustees appointed by Church Councils
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	A circuit within the Manchester & Stockport Methodist District, accountable to the Methodist Connexion

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Tameside & Glossop Methodist Circuit
Other name the charity uses	(Formerly) Hyde & Denton Methodist Circuit
Registered charity number	1150558
Charity’s principal address	Glossop & Tameside Methodist Circuit Office Haughton Green Methodist Centre Two Trees Lane Denton M34 7AJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Rev David Hardman	Ex-officio	Ex-officio
Deacon CM Hamilton	Ex-officio	Ex-officio
Dorothea Charlton		Church Council
David Charlton		Church Council
John Bowery		Church Council
Lynn Quinn		Church Council
Anne Beeley		Church Council
Olive Harper		Church Council
MaryGoodliffe		Church Council
Elizabeth Mather		Church Council
Margaret Stringer		Church Council
Joan Ryan		Church Council
Pauline Heywood		Church Council
June Charlton		Church Council
BettyDicks		Church Council
Marjorie Ashworth		Church Council
DorothyWanjohi		Church Council
Julie Overton		Church Council
Neil Charlton		Church Council
Bill Goldthorpe		Church Council
Jannine Wellock		Church Council
Stuart Heywood		Church Council

23 24 25	Karen Attaway			Church Council
	Helen Murphy			Church Council
	Kathleen Sidebottom			Church Council

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes Central Buildings Oldham Street Manchester M1 1JQ

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details - N/A

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees: Covid restrictions limiting personal contact

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	David Harman	Joan Ryan
	Circuit Superintendent	Circuit Treasurer
	16thFebruary 2021
	16thFebruary 2021

CIRCUIT RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS

THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS

Hyde & Denton

Circuit

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020

District Manchester & Stockport Registered Charity - Charity Registration number	Circuit no 19/22 1150558

If not a registered charity Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Gift Aid number

(The HMRC number is equivalent to a registered charity number in terms of evidence of charitable status and may be used to give to donors or grant funders wishing to see evidence of the organisation's charitable status. Methodist charities in England and Wales that are not registered charities are excepted from registration under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242 )

Ministers:

Rev'd David Hardman Deacon Michelle Goddard x x x x Circuit Stewards: Mrs. H. Murphy Mrs. J. Ryan Mr. D Charlton Mr. J. Bowery Treasurer:

Mrs. J. Ryan

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ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020 Hyde & Denton Circuit
Un - Circuit
restricted Model Trust Restricted Totals this Totals last
SECTION A Funds Fund Funds year year
a1 RECEIPTS Note £ £ £ £ £
a2 Assessment/Share 114,271 8,283 122,554 132,916
a3 Capital receipts 8,396 8,396
a4 Bank and CFB interest and
Investment income
702 702 4,490
a5 Grants
a6 Other receipts 33,350 33,350 34,460
a7 TOTAL RECEIPTS 156,719 8,283 165,002 (a8) 171,866
SECTION B
b1 PAYMENTS
b2 Stipends, salaries, NIC, Pension and
travel costs 85,068 85,068 76,233
b3 Manse Costs (1,389) (1,389) 29,191
b4 Administration etc 745 745 1,244
b5 District Assessment 29,052 29,052 28,301
b6 Grants & donations 5,000
b7
b8 Other payments 12,160 12,160 8,244
b9 TOTAL PAYMENTS 125,635 125,635 (b9) 148,213
SECTION C
NET RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS FOR
c1 THE YEAR (a7-b9) 31,083 8,283 39,366 23,653
c2 Total funds brought forward from last year 130,986 130,986 (c6) 130,986
c3 Sub total (c1+c2) 162,069 8,283 170,352 154,639
c4 Transfers and adjustments (c7) 1
c5 TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR (c3+c4) 162,069 8,283 170,352 (c8) 154,640 (c6)
SECTION D
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
d (these amounts should not be included in total receipts/payments above)
d1 Balance brought forward from last year
d2 Offerings/Gifts - received for external organisations 590
d3 Offerings/Gifts - passed to external organisations 590
d4 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID (d1 + d2 - d3)
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Hyde & Denton

Circuit

SUMMARY OF CIRCUIT ACCOUNTS AND INTERNAL ORGANISATION REPORTING TO THE CIRCUIT MEETING

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SECTION E Please follow the Guidance Notes to complete this page
Summary of the Circuit accounts for the year ended 31 August 2020 and Internal Organisations reporting to the Circuit Meeting. Note that the funds of an
Internal Organisation would normally be Restricted funds unless it could be clearly shown that they could be used for any Methodist purpose. This
section must be completed to arrive at the gross receipts and payments totals of the Circuit. If gross income exceeds the Accruals threshold of £250,000,
then the Accruals method of accounting AND A DIFFERENT FORM must be used to report the accounts (see Methodist website). Please refer to the
guidance notes regarding transfers between the Circuit and connected Circuit Organisations.
INTERNAL Net Receipts/ Opening
ORGANISATIONS Receipts Payments Payments Adjustments balances Closing balances
e1 Helping Hand 34,144 29,388 4,756 748 5,503
e2
e3
e4
e5
e6
e7
Sub total of Internal
e8 Organisations funds 34,144 29,388 4,756 748 (e11) 5,503 (e12)
Circuit accounts (totals
brought forward from
e9 page 2 - totals column) 165,002 (a8) 125,635 (b9) 39,366 (c7) 130,986 (c6) 170,352 (c8)
TOTAL CASH FUNDS
e10 HELD BY CIRCUIT 199,145 155,023 44,122 131,734 (x) 175,856 (y)
Continue on a separate TOTAL
sheet if necessary and bring TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS
the totals forward
SECTION F
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
OPENING CLOSING
CIRCUIT - CASH FUNDS HELD at 31 August 2020 BALANCES BALANCES
f1 Cash in hand
f2 Bank Current Account 33,501 48,891
f3 Bank Deposit Account
f4 Central Finance Board 105,881 113,178
f5 Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes 19,808 8,283
f6 Other funds
f7 SUB TOTAL 159,190 (c6) 170,352 (c8)
Total funds held by Internal Organisations (the closing
f8 balance totals above) (e12) 748 (e11) 5,503 (e12)
f9 TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD BY CIRCUIT 159,938 (x) 175,855 (y)
SECTION G At At
OTHER ASSETS and LIABILITIES 1 September 2019 31 August 2020
g1 Investments (include Endowments)
g2 Land and Buildings (see notes re Insurance value) 650,000 650,000
g3 Other Assets
g4 Loan(s) - show amount outstanding at year end
g5 Other Liabilities
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f4 Include only Funds held at the Central Finance Board

f5 Include only CFB Funds held at Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes g1 Include any other investments (not the cash element of TMCP trust accounts this is inserted in line f5)

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DECLARATIONS

Treasurer

I confirm that I have prepared the accounts from the records of the Circuit and that they include all funds under the control of the Circuit

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Signature of Treasurer Date
Name
Address
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**Presentation to the *Circuit Meeting for approval.**

I confirm that the Accounts have been presented to the Circuit Meeting on

and were approved.

Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair of the meeting Date _______________

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the

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Hyde & Denton Circuit
This Report is on the Circuit Accounts for the year ended 31 [st] August 2020
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Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees conside is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an in examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

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Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other than that disclosed below*):

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act;

• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

* Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply appropriate

(3) I have/have not* obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes ("TMCP") or held in other Trusts, Bank balances and Funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church ("CFB"), which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date.

* Please circle as appropriate

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Name
Signature
Relevant Professional qualification or body
Address
Date
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DECLARATIONS Treasurer I confirm that I have prepared the ?)Unts from the records ofthe C[rrt and that indude all nds under the control of the Cirryjrt Sign8tttrre of Treasurer 81,, IJO Name Afr4 Address I la Pr•Mntatlon to th•"Clrcult Aleetlng for approval. I confim that the Accounts have t4en ptesenled to the Circuit m8ets.ng on and wern approved. Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair ol the moeting Indepondont ExamIne• Report to tho Tru•t•o8 of tho Hyd• & Donton C1Ult Thi8 Report b on the Ctrcuit Attounts for the ar ended 31 Aug[1 2020 R••p•¢tlv• re•pon8lbllHlos of Tru•t•es and Examln•r The Chaty'S truslee8 are respon&ble for the preparatkm of aCtnts. Tho charitys Iruslees conslde is not required for this year under sect*)n 144 of the chare9 Act 2011 Ithg Charities Ad) and that an Ir exinatIon 1$ needed. 11 1$ my responsibllity to= Exsmln8 the Unts under 145 of char0$ to follow the procedures laid down in the genernl Direclions gNon by the Charity Commission (under SeCt)n 145{51{bl of the c1[e5 Act). and to stste whether particukqr matters have to my attenth)n. 2o15c1rrt R P.xls

2020-08-31-accounts

Charity name: (Formerly)The Hyde & Denton Methodist Circuit 19/21: Renamed as the Glossop & Tameside Methodist Circuit

Charity registration number: 1150558

Objectives and Activities

Achievements and Performance

Financial Review

Structure, Governance and Management

Reference and Administrative details

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Exemptions from disclosure

Declarations

THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS

Hyde & Denton

SUMMARY OF CIRCUIT ACCOUNTS AND INTERNAL ORGANISATION REPORTING TO THE CIRCUIT MEETING

DECLARATIONS

Treasurer

Presentation to the *Circuit Meeting for approval.

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

Independent Examiner’s Statement

**Presentation to the *Circuit Meeting for approval.**