The Methodist Church omty
Ministèr {Superintend*ntl
Minister {Supemumernryl
Rwd. K•r•n G•org•
20 Rochester Avenue
Bromley
Kent, BR1 3DD
R•vd. Oa¥ld Morr1•
Flat 1, Gddcrest Court
72 Scotts Lane, Brom
Kent, BR2 OLD
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Tru8teè8' Annual Report
Bromley Methodl8t Clrcult - legal and adrnlnistratlve Information
Charlty numl)er
1151857
Prfnclpal address
20 Rochester Avenue,
Bromley.
Kent BR13DD
Independont Examlner
John Whitlam ICAEW
9 Badgers Way.
Stratford-Upon-Avon,
Warwickshire CV37 OUJ
Bankers
HSBC Bank plc
333 Vauxhall Bridge Road
London SW1V 1 EJ
The Iruslees presenl their report and accounts for the year ended 31st August 2024. The trustees have
a¢￿pIed a Church House dispensalion to report on a Receipts and Payments {R&PI basis, and
decided lo take advantage of the available audrt exemption and have the accounts independently
examined. The trustees are listed on page 4.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and with such guidance
and best practice for those reporting on an R&P basis as is contained in the Statement of
Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities. issued in March 2005.

Structure. governance and management
The charity was established under the Deed of Union 1932, the Methodist Church Act 1976 and by
Standing Orders of the Methodist Church. Eligible trustees are proposed by lo¢al Methodist Churches
within the Circuit and appointed by existing trustees. Ministers of Melhodist Churches within the Circuit
are automatically appointed as trustees.
There is a range of guidance produced by the Methodist Connexion and appointed trustees have
access to these documents. There is briefing on the roles and responsibilities of a trustee in the
Methodist Church. Existing Irustees also assist in familiarising new trustees with Ihe role. The London
District provides training sessions for officers who hold specific responsibilities.
The Circuit is part of the London Methodist District. which is in tum accountsble to the Methodist
Conference Iconnexion). The Circuit is responsible for funding the paymant of Methodist clergy
stipends and related expenses, the provision of manses, and the general oversight of the three
hurGhes (four church buildings) within the Circuit.
The truslees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. and are satisfied that
systems are in place to mttlgate exposure to these risks. Financial governance is documented. and the
subject aulhorilies, processes and procedures are reviewed at least annually.
Objectives and actlvitie8
The purposes of the Methodist Church are, and sh811 be deemed to have been since the Date of Union.
the advancement of..
(a) The Christian faith in accordance with Ihe d¢Xtrinal standards and discipline of The Methodist
Church.
(b) Any charilable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, District, Circuit and local or other
organisalion of The Methodist Church.
(cl Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to The
Methodist Church.
<dl Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or anallary lo The
Methodist Church.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charty Commission on public benefit in
deciding what activities the charity should undertake, and in particular the specific guidance on charities
for the advancement of religion. In order to 8¢hievÈ these objectives the charity undertakes a number
of activities, which are summarised below.
The Circutt provides oversight of churches, manses and ministers in ils area of responsibility. Through
this and the delivery of services of worship by the churches il is pr¢)viding public benefit. The Circuit
oversees the worship and preaching by the ministry team in the four churches of the Circuit. In January
2024 one of the churches closed d¢)wn", West Wickham Melhodist Church was no longer used as a
place of worship in the Circuit. The trusteeship of the church reverted to the Circuit. The Circuit is also
responsible for the provision and upkeep of the three manses in Ihe Circuit.
The Circuit is committed to maintaining regular worship and servi￿$ to the communities in which our
hurches are sited. We shall offer further training opportunities to our people. to improve and enhance
the ways in which we do this. We shall use the resources entrusted to us and at our disposal to enrich
the life of all we do through our ministry together.

Achievements and perfom)ance
Property and Finance
The Circuit receive5 Vlrtually all its regular income from an assessment Gollected from each church in
proportion to their membership. A proposal to *Jjust this method of calculation, for inslance in respect
of a church's level of income or assets. was not proceeded with. Additionally, small amounts of bank
interest are earned.
Proceeds from the sale of properties (minus the levy collected, upon sale, by the Connexion) are held in
a Circuit Model Trust Fund (CMTF), from whith the District Advancè Fund collects a fvrther levy ea¢h
financial yèar. The Circuit Meeting may approve the spending of the CMTF according to guidelines laid
down by Conference. and no funds was drawn from the CMTF in the year as there were no major
improvement works planned for the year. In 2022, Ihe Circuit generously provided the London District of
the Methodist Church with £18,500 to support the Methodist Pensions Reserrfe, which had experienced
a significant decline. The Melhodi51 Dislrict has now successfully stabilised ils fInan￿S and is in a good
position lo return the funds. which have been refunded into our CMTF. The CMTF balano at financial
ye8r-end was up due to the refund received and interest earned £40.200.
The manses and other dwellings managed by the tharity, rf in 0¢￿patiOn. are occupied by clergy and
their families. However, one of the properties has been let out due to the property becoming vacant in
September 2022 when one of the Minister's left the Circuit and was not replaced . Quinquennial
inspections of all the properties a￿ arranged on a regular basis. Boiler seNicing, gas safety, intruder
alarm system and drainagelgutter inspections are carried out annually al each of the manses.
We h8ve continued to mainlain and insure our properties. and respond to Ihe Challenges of delermining
the resources appropriate to the life of the circuit. Circuit funds have continued to 5UPPOrt ministerial
staff to provide pastoral and preaching for four Methodisl congregations.
The members and adherents of the churches in our circLlll have continued in their generosity towards
the common good and the spreading of the Gospel through their time, lalents and resources, including
financially. The Circuit offi￿rS and paid stsff have done outstanding work on the back of such
generosity and continue lo keep the Circurt moving forward whilst fulfilling all other obligations.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding policies and praci1￿ of the Circuit and ils conslituent churches continue to develcp in
line with Methodist Church guidelines and best praclice. Opportunities for safeguarding training have
been provided during the yeaT, especially for those newly appointed to serve in particular ways in our
churches, in line with Methodist guidelines.
Lay Employees
There are currently no lay ernployees at Circuit level.
Financlal review
A bulk sum of £58,528.92 was received on the 3010812024 into the Circuivs CFB account when the
WWMC account was finally closed, including an interest of £237.70. The trustees reported a surplus for
the year of £89,222 after a prior year surplus of £2,508. and a budgeted surplus of £860.
Expenses on the manses were lower (£11,107) compared to the previous year (£21.78n as most of the
urgent repairs and recommended mainlenance works were carried out the previous year. Other

expenses were close within tyjdget. Receipls were on budget. Revenue from the Circuit Assessment
on constituent churches, which we try to hold as low as practicable. were slightly down by 8%,
reflecting movements in membership numbers between the four churches.
The Circuit reserves policy is to hold a sum in general fund net current assets equivalent lo six months
average general fund expenditure. This should be sufficient lo meet any unforeseen item of larger
expenditure on manses and enable the Circuit to function in the short term in the event of an
unexpected circumstance or inability to raise the fijll Circuit assessment from churches. This would
require reserves of £80,000.
At 31 August 2024. the total liquid resources for Circuit stand at £198,000, and we anticipate this
amount will increase in the coming year as we continue to let the property at Bramerton Rd and the
prlvate propety at Hawes Lane. West Wlckham. Thls flnancial position not only allows us to adhere to
our reserves policy bul also provides a robust contingency bLrffer.
Plan for the future
It is our inlentlon to use any signfficant resources that flow into thè Circuit in ways that continue to
improve and enhance the life of our churches and the communities they serve. Churthes in the Circuit
are likely to conlinue lo need financial support as they expand their community and mission work.
From 151 September 2024 the Bromley Circuit will merge with the Orpington and Chislehursl Circuit lo
fom Ihe Widmore Circuit.
Statsrnent of trustee3' responsibllitles
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the accounts in accordance with
applicable charities law and the requlremenls of the Melhodist Connexion.
The trustees are responsible for keeping suffiGient accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any tiffle the financial position of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the accounls
omply with the Charities Ad 2011. Ihe Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the
provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safegu8rding the assets of the charity and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and deleclion of fraud and other irregularities.
This Report was approved at the Bromley Methodist Circuit Meeting on Thursday S December 2024, on
which date the trustees were the following:
Rev. Karen George
Rev Derek Stanworth
Maureen Patricia Bazeley
Jenny Nichols
Grace Devarajula
Sheila Prieslman
Caroline Thornas
John Ntow
Rene Meissner
Deacon Laura MacBean
Rev. David Morris
David Jackson
Hilary Cheverton
Ann Woollins
Judith Seldon
Simonyoung
Bèlynda Pykes
Mary Lancaster
Mary Jackson
Esther Owusu
Joan Clark
Ann Fox
Naria Ama Brehene
Other trustees during the financial year 2023-24 covered by this Report were.. Janet Hrebien, Alison
Driscoll
On behalf of the trustees.
Karen George
Superintendenl Minister and Chair of the Circuit Meeting
Dated.. 511212024

CIRCUIT
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
ACCOUNTS
THE METHODIST CHURCH
STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS
Bromle
Circuit
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 AUGUST 2024
London
Dlstrlct
Clrcult no
35142
Reglst8red Charity - Charity Reglstrntlon number
1151857
If not a ￿gIStered thanty Her MaJ•gty'$ R•vonue and Cu8toms Glft Ald numbor
(The HMRC number is equivalent tti a registered charity iumber in tann$ of evidence of charitable status
and may be used lo give lo donors or grant funders wishing lo See evidence of the organisation'5 Gheritable
status. Methodi81 charFties Ni England and Wales that are not registered charib'es are excgpted from
registrab'on ufj(Jer Statutory Inslrvment 2014 No.2421
Ministers
Revd, Karen Geor9e (Superintendent Minister and
Chair ol the Circuit Meeknng, and Clrcuil Leadershlp Team Meett.
R8vd David Morrls ISuRernumery.)
Circutt Slewards..
Hilary Cheverton
Davtd Jackson
Treasurer
Esthe
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20ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Bromley
Circuit
Un-
Circuit
restricted Motlel Truit Restrietsd TOts￿ thi*
Funds
Fund
Fund
y•ar
rotals last
year
SECT1014 A
31
RECEIPTS
Note
a2
Assessment,Share
108 jj2
108.532,
109.787
a3
a4
Capital rece..)Is
Bank and CF8 Inlgres: and
nve51menl IncDme
1 J9.73-,
15 000
83-,
21 118
21.955
1498
35
Grants
a6
Other receip..
TOTAL RECEIPTS
27 929
74.595
61 986
a7
26S,821
21.118
27.929
314,868 la81
195.735
SECTION B
PAYMENTS
Stipends. sa aries NIC Pension apd
Iravel cosis
b2
80.715
27 388
108,103,
104.925
b3
Manse Costs
30 64",
30.647
37 8Q9
Administration el
S6
56
05
Dislricl As5e5$menl
29 448
29.448
28.588
b6
Grants & Oonalions
1.20Q
1.200
1200
b7
Capital payrnen15
Jlher paymenis
TOTAL PAYMENT5
28 594
28,594,,
7.027
15000
b8
8536
491
558.,
b9
177,140
547
27.388
205.075 Ib91
193,159
SECTION G
NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS FOR
THE YEAR
c1
laT-b91
8,680
20.571
541
109.793
2,576
c2
Total funds brought IopNaTd fram last ye8r
110 5751
19.628
79 246
88.299
85,722
Sub totsl
Icl+c21
T8,105
40,199
79,787
198,092
88.299
Tr8nsfer5 and adiuslmenL$
CS
TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR Ic3+e41
78,105
40,199
79,787
198,092
Ic81
88.299
le61
SECTION D
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Name of Circuit.
-Bromley.....,............
No. .35142.. ..
Declarations and Scrutiny
I confirm that Ihese Receipt and Payment based accounts for the year to 31 August 2023 have been prepared
from the records of the Circuit and that they include all fuTrls under the control of the Circuit meeting.
Signature of tiea5urer .
Dale..,
Name and address of treasurer ..
ST￿￿( owus
S3 H-AcIQING10￿ C4£&ce￿T, 6ecKeJ*tfrrY)
113
Postcode... .., ... ......
Presentatlon to the Circtslt meetlng
I confirm Ihat Lhe annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 werelwiltrife
pre88nled to tne Circuit meeting held on .
.5.1.111￿1q-
Slgnature of the Chalr of the meoting
Name of the Chair of the meeting
..5. ji 2/•1
Independent Examinetrs Report to the Trustees of tha
Clrcuit
Charlty Nurnber..............
Responslbllltles and basls of report
I report to the Irustees on my examination of the accoLmts of the ...
Clrcuit for the year ended 31 August 20
responslble for the preparation of the ac
et out on pages .Lto .S. As the Circuit's trustees, you are
('the Act.).
unts in accordance with Ihe requirements ol the Charities Aci 2011
I report in respect of rny examination of the Circuit's accounts carried Dut under section 145 of the Act and, In
carying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
undw sectlon 145(5)(b) of the A¢t.
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Name of ClrGUit...BROMLEY METHODIST CIRCUIT,.............,... No.............
Independent Examinees Statement
I have completed my examination. l Gonfirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below.) whlch give me cause to believe
that in. any material Te5pect:
the accounting records were not kept In accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I heve 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
acGounts to be reached.
I havelka¥uog' obtalned Independent verlficatlon of all Investm8nts w51h the Trustees for Methodist
Church Purpos8s 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 pound?) at the
balance 8heet date.
Slgnature of independent examiner
Name of Independent examiner JOHN WHIThAM
Relevant professional qualification of Independent examiner
ICAEW
Name of firrn (where appropriate)
Address 9 BADGERS WAY, STRATFORD UPON AVON
WARWICKSHIRE, CV37 OUJ
Date 5TH December 2024
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Name of Circvit .
.Bromley......
No. 35142..
Declarations and Scrutiny
I confirm that these Receipt and Payment based accounts for the yeaf to 31 August 2023 have been prepared
from the re¢oids of the Circuit and that they include all funds under Ihe Control of the Circuit meeting
Signature of treasurer
Date...
Name and address oftreasurer
CSTFFal OWUSII
53 kkACKIHG10￿j co6scer4T, @ecKEtrJH*
Post Code
31eY
Presentation to the Circuit meetlng
I confirm that :he annual report and accounls for the year ended 31 August 2024 werelwill be.
presented to tne Circuit meeting held on
Signature of the Chair of the meeting
Name of the Chair of the meeting
Date..................
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the
Circuit
Charity Number..............
Responsibllities and basis of report
I report to the Icustees on my examination of the accounts of the
Circuit for the year ended 31 August 20
et out on pages Ilo .S. As the Circuit's trustees, you are
responsible for the preparakn'on of the acc
unts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Circuit's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and, in
carrying out my examinalion, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Cornmission
under section 145{5){b} of the Act.
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Name of Circuit . .8ROMLEY METHODIST CIRCUIT....
No..
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination (other Éhan that disclosed belovl") which give me cause to believe
that in, any material respect.,
the accounling records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act.. or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
I havellwe4og' obtained independent verificatio? of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist
Church Purposes or held in other trusts. bank balances and funds at Ihe Central Finapce Board of
the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10.000 (ten thousand pounds) at the
balance sheet date.
Signature of independent examiner
Name of independent examiner
JOHN WHIThAM
Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner
ICAEW
Name of firm (where appropriate)
Address 9 BADGERS WAY, STRATFORD UPON AVON
WARWICKSHIRE, CV37 OUJ
Date 5TH December 2024
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