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Warlingham Methodist Church

Warlingham Methodist Church Annual Report & Accounts 2023-24

(Charity Number:1156399)

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Contents

Page
Trustees Annual Report 3-7
List of Church Council members (Trustees) 4
Independent examiner’s report 8
Accounts 9-14
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the financial statements 11-14

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WARLINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2023-24

Trustees’ Annual Report

Introduction

The Church Council of Warlingham Methodist Church (the Trustees) have pleasure in reporting on how the church has used its resources to deliver the mission of the church, to the glory of God. This year we welcomed our new minister, recruited our youth worker on a part-time basis, continued to run clubs and weekly services, focusing on maintaining worship and our fellowship. We continued to offer digital Ministry on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. We also undertook a major project, replacing our 52-year-old sports hall floor, which is heavily used by community groups in Warlingham.

Structure & Governance

Warlingham Methodist Church is the local Methodist church in Warlingham and is part of the wider Methodist Church. Methodist churches are linked together through Circuits and Districts. These form the Connexion. Warlingham Methodist Church is part of the Purley Circuit and the London District.

We are a local charity, registered with the Charity Commission (Charity Number 1156399).

The Church means both the people and the buildings. It is the whole body of members who worship together.

The Church Council, with the minister, has responsibility for the co-ordination of that ministry. The members of the Church Council are managing trustees of the church buildings. Some Church members belong to the Church Council, either because they have been elected by the local church members, or because they hold specified offices within the local church.

For people who wish to become members of the Methodist Church, there is a period of learning and preparation before a service of confirmation and reception into membership is held. If they have not previously been baptised, the service will include baptism.

The Deed of Union (the key foundation document of the Methodist Church since it became united in 1932) states that: "All those who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and accept the obligation to serve him in the life of the Church and the world are welcome as members of the Methodist Church".

Aim & Objectives:

: The Church exists to exercise the whole ministry of Christ. Worship, fellowship, pastoral care, mission and service are essential features of that ministry.

Our aim at Warlingham Methodist Church is: “As committed followers of Jesus we all desire to be used by The Holy Spirit to make the Love and Power of God real to people of the neighbourhood”.

The purposes of Warlingham Methodist Church and the wider Methodist Church of which it is a part 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 discipline of the Methodist church; (b) any charitable purpose for the time being of any connexional, district, circuit, local or any 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; and (d) any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church.

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Trustees’ Annual Report on Finance and Governance

Church Council

The Church Council met twice in 2023-24. Members of Church Council during the year were:

Chairperson Rev Graham Claydon-Knights Secretary Stewards Christina Dench, Dee Cobley, Wendy Baston Jill Gradon (senior steward), Ann Skinner, Iris Pitman Leadership team Rev Graham Claydon-Knights, Peter Gammie, Curtis Juman, Nigel King, Jill Gradon, Cheryl Baker Church Treasurer* Heather Juman

Acted as the principal officer overseeing the day-to-day financial management and accounting for the church during the year. Rep from Property Committee Peter Gammie Reps from Finance Committee Curtis Juman, Jim Witham Rep from Pastoral Committee Ann Skinner Sec of Pastoral Committee Margaret Witham Safeguarding Officer Curtis Juman (joint with Hayley Treader) Reps from Church meeting* Rob Baston, Allison King, Cheryl Baker, John Baker Christopher Juman, Emily King , David King, Hilary Lambert, Nicola Wood, Debbie Preston, Wendy Baston Trevane Wallbank

Circuit Rep

*Members of more than one group

The Church Council operates a committee structure, with committees covering Property, Finance and Pastoral matters. Church Council members nominate members for these committees. In addition, the stewards meet with the minister regularly and there is also a small leadership group drawn from the minister, stewards and worship team, supporting the Church Council in setting the vision for the church.

A range of guidance is produced by Methodist Connexion to support the effective running of the church, and the role of Trustees is given to the Church Trustees at various meetings. In addition, we regularly circulate the guidance for trustees from the Charity Commission.

Public Benefit

The Trustees (Church Council) confirm that they have paid due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission in determining the activities undertaken by the church.

Administrative information

The Address of the Church Office is Warlingham Methodist Church, Limpsfield Road Warlingham, Surrey CR6 9LE. The Church’s Principal Bankers are HSBC, Croydon Branch, 9 Wellesley Road, Croydon Road, Surrey CR9 2AA. The Independent Examiner is Mr R.J.E. Bamford,9 Peter Avenue, Oxted, Surrey RH8 9LG.

Basis of preparation and legal framework

This annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice and Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) 102.

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Review of the Year

Financial Commentary

The focus of the church in financial terms continues to be mission and care. We continue to invest in youth and family outreach work. The Church had an overall deficit of £20,812 (2022-2023: surplus £8,233). Unrestricted funds recorded a deficit of £14,072 (2022-23: deficit of £8,925). Restricted funds recorded a deficit of £6,740 (2022-23 surplus £17,158). Income from rentals remain steady. Costs have also increased, in-line with inflation. During the year we replaced the sports hall floor and heating at a cost £30,536, funded from a circuit grant, members’ gifts and use of reserves.

Income

We received £117,042 (2022-23: £132,327) of income. Unrestricted income decreased to £90,796 (202223: £100,551). Income from offerings fell to £46,054 (2022-23: £56,108). Rents were steady at £25,144 (2022-23: £25,394). Restricted income decreased to £26,246 (2022-23: £31,776) reflecting the end of the District family worker grant in 2022-23. Investment income (interest on the CFB account) increased significantly to £6,475 (2022-23: £3,996).

Expenditure

We spent £137,854 (2022-23: £124,094). We used our resources for our Circuit Ministry team, the Circuit Assessment, £42,608 (2022-23: £38,088); Youth and family work, running free clubs and events for the young people in the local area £33,607 (2022-23: £30,179). Insurance; gas; electricity etc. cost £10,199 (2022-23: £13,388). Repairs and maintenance of the buildings was £45,725 (2022-23: £19,089). We replaced the 52 year old sports hall floor and the heaters at a cost of £30,536.

Fixed Assets – Land and Buildings

The Church Council are managing trustees and the land and building ownership is vested in The Trustees for Methodist Purposes in Manchester. The Church Council are required to insure, maintain, and improve the buildings and have full access to them and enjoy the income from rentals. As most of the risks and rewards of ownership are with the Church Council, the buildings have been included in these financial statements at deemed reinstatement cost based on the last insurance assessor valuation.

Risk Management

During the year, a risk management review was undertaken by the Property Committee relating to Health & Safety and fire risks. The Church Council leadership team continued to oversee the risks of not successfully delivering the Church’s objectives. It met monthly to consider issues and agree actions to mitigate the effects of any barriers to achieving objectives. It reports back to Church Council, with recommendations where appropriate. Church Council took leadership of ensuring that data protection and safeguarding risks were addressed.

Safeguarding

The church believes that every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of male and female in God’s own image and likeness. The Church is committed to ensuring the implementation of Connexional Safeguarding Policy, government legislation, guidance, and safe practice in the circuit and in the churches. The Church has provided support, advice, and training for lay and ordained people to help ensure people are clear and confident about their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of both children and adults who may be vulnerable.

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Worship, fellowship, pastoral care, mission and service

The Youth work ministry has continued, and we continued to offer a younger youth club from 7-8.30 pm on a Tuesday and older youth club from 7.30pm to 9pm on a Thursday. The number of young people of around 30 over the two evenings are lower than last year, but still good. Youth Church has continued Sundays. We are very grateful to the loyal volunteer team who have enabled this outreach to continue.

Families’ Worker has focused on sharing the love of Jesus and serving young families in the local area. As well as the Family Worker, church members also volunteered to provide craft activities, worship, and Christian teaching. We ran several outreach events including fireworks in November and at Easter.

We also offered a monthly prayer breakfast and weekly bible studies.

In terms of developing our Sunday worship, as with last year, we have undertaken several local arrangements, involving a greater number of our congregation in planning and leading Sunday worship, including the Youth and Family team. We have continued with our monthly contemporary Ignite Service on Saturdays, with around 30 attending on average.

In terms of building a loving community in Warlingham, we ran the monthly film club on the first Monday of each month followed be refreshments. This was attended by an average of 28 older members of the community.

All of these events were free to the community, and we provided food and light refreshments. Many Church members, and those who worship with us, gave their time and effort to run, host and offer support to these activities, making the love of Jesus visible to the local community.

Volunteers

During the year, 46 individuals supported the church in a voluntary capacity for events including: Sunday worship, Ignite worship, junior church, Prayer breakfast, Easter Prayer Event, Thursday Clubs, Holiday club, Pastoral visiting, bible study groups, and other church activities. Many of our volunteers supported several different activities.

Reserves

Our total net unrestricted cash Reserves, excluding reserves relating to the church building, stood at £76,146 (2022-23: £102,348). Our Reserves policy is to hold unrestricted cash reserves to meet the cost of major repairs and to smooth income fluctuations. Our aim is to hold reserves not exceeding seven months of expenditure. Our cash-based Reserves are held in interest bearing accounts. Amounts not required to meet immediate expenditure are invested with the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church, who aim to apply a Christian based ethical investment regime. Funds held for immediate use are held in our HSBC current accounts.

Plans for the future

We are moving forward by God’s grace, full of hope for his plans for us. We aim to continue to offer youth work and family work to the local community around Warlingham and are actively recruiting a part-time youth worker. We will seek to continue to fund this work from giving by church members but will also look to other external funding over the year. We have moved the monthly Ignite service from Saturday evening to Sunday evening to ensure worship is accessible to both those who work at weekends and those who cannot make the morning service.

We continue to pray and thank God for all the blessings we have as His church and rely on His grace.

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Church Council Members’ (Trustees’) responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

The charity trustees (church council members) are responsible for preparing a trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, of the charity for that period.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act and the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Independent Examination of the Accounts

The independent examination of the accounts was kindly undertaken by John Bamford (FCA).

CM Juman

Approved by the Church Council and signed on their behalf Curtis Juman Secretary to the Finance Committee

4[th] November 2024

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Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the members (trustees) of Warlingham Methodist Church on accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 (Charity no: 1156399) set out on pages 9 to 14.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 August 2024.

As the charity'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 Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: R.J.E Bamford Date:

17 January 2025

Name: Mr. R.J.E. Bamford

Relevant professional qualification: FCA

Address: 9 Peter Avenue, Oxted, Surrey RH8 9LG.

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Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) For the year ended 31 August 2024

Note
Income
Offerings
2
Donations
3
Gift Aid
Interest
Rental Income
Other Income
Total Income
Expenditure
Circuit assessment
Grants
Property upkeep
Utilities & insurance
Youth & Family work
4
Caretaker
4
Mission work
Depreciation
Other expenditure
Total Charitable
Expenditure
Net Income/(Expenditure)
before transfers
Transfers
12
Other gains/losses
Net movement in Funds
Total Funds brought
forward
Total Funds carried
forward
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
Total
2023-24
£
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
46,054
8,330
54,384
56,108
19,242
588
16,910
17,498
677
8,000
12,130
1,006
13,136
13,608
2,500
6,475
-
6,475
3,996
-
25,144
-
25,144
25,394
-
405
-
405
768
2,034
90,796
26,246
117,042
100,551
31,776
Total
2022-23
£
75,350
8,677
16,108
3,996
25,394
2,802
132,327
42,608
-
42,608
38,088
-
50
500
550
650
241
17,336
22,186
39,522
12,211
6,877
10,199
-
10,199
13,388
-
23,307
10,300
33,607
22,679
7,500
6,203
-
6,203
6,178
-
2,723
-
2,723
3,530
-
-
-
-
10,834
-
2,442
-
2,442
1,918
-
104,868
32,986
137,854
109,476
14,618
38,088
891
19,088
13,388
30,179
6,178
3,530
10,834
1,918
124,094
(14,072)
(6,740)
(20,812)
(8,925)
17,158
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(14,072)
(6,740)
(20,812)
(8,925)
17,158
8,233
-
-
8,233
1,782,473
69,577
1,852,050
1,791,398
52,419
1,768,401
62,837
1,831,238
1,782,473
69,577
1,843,817
1,852,050

All transactions are derived from continuing activities. All recognised gains and losses are included in the Statement of Financial Activities. There were no fundraising costs.

There were no endowment funds nor gains/losses on investments or asset revaluations.

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Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024

Notes
to the
Accounts
Fixed Assets
Church building and other property
7
Total fixed asset
Current Assets
Debtors & prepayments
10
Central Finance Board Deposits
9
Cash at Bank and in hand
9
Total current assets
Current Liabilities
Creditors (due within 1 year)
11
Total current liabilities

Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets
Funds of the Church
Unrestricted General Fund
12
Restricted Funds
12
Total Funds

Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
Total
2023-24
£
1,674,113
-
1,674,113
1,674,113
-
1,674,113
18,142
1,006
19,148
50,965
61,430
112,395
25,181
697
25,878
94,288
63,133
157,421
-
296
-
-
296
296
94,288
62,837
157,125
1,768,401
62,837
1,831,238
1,768,401
62,837
1,831,238
1,768,401
-
1,768,401
-
62,837
62,837
1,768,401
62,837
1,831,238
Total
2022-23
£
1,674,113
1,674,113
6,012
130,537
41,534
178,083
146
146
177,937
1,852,050
1,852,050
1,782,473
69,577
1,852,050

There were no endowment funds.

Heather Juman

Mrs. H. Juman Treasurer

17 January 2025

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Notes to the Accounts

1. Accounting framework and accounting policies

i Accounting framework

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

ii Basis

These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical cost on the accruals basis.

iii Income recognition

Income is brought into account when it is more likely than not that the economic benefit of the income will accrue. No attempt is made to measure the value of services donated by volunteers. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the time of volunteers is not recognised.

iv Expenditure

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.

v VAT

Since the Church is not VAT registered, all input VAT is charged with the expenses to which it refers.

vi Tangible fixed assets

These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and individually cost at least £1,000. No depreciation is provided on the building because the trustees consider the current residual fair value of the building to be not less than its deemed cost to date. The property has been reviewed for impairment. Plant and Machinery are depreciated over five years and furniture and fittings over ten years.

vii Receivables and Payables; Bank and Cash

Debtors are stated at the amounts owed or prepaid. Creditors are initially recognised at settlement amount after any trade discounts, where normal credit terms apply, or amount advanced to the Church. Subsequently creditors that are current liabilities are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid. The liquid funds of bank balances and deposit account balances are shown at the realisable values.

viii. Funds

Restricted funds relate to incoming resources which are to be used in accordance with the donor’s wishes. Unrestricted funds have no such restrictions on their use and may be applied for any charitable purpose in accordance with the church’s aims and objectives. Details of Funds are shown at note 12.

ix. Pensions The Church makes contributions towards a defined contribution pension scheme equivalent to 6% of salary for relevant staff.

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2. Donations & legacies Unrestricted
£
Restricted
£
2024
Total
£
2023
Total
£
Collections 46,054 8,330 54,384 75,350
Tax credits 12,130 1,006 13,136 16,108
Donations and grants 588 16,910 17,498 8,677
Legacies (shown in_Other_) - - - -
Total 58,772 26,246 85,018 100,135

3. Fundraising and support costs

There were no fundraising costs as fundraising activity was undertaken by church members on a voluntary basis. All support roles are undertaken by church members at no cost.

4. Salaries and associated costs

Salaries were paid to four (2023: three) employees (1 part-time youth worker, 1 part-time families’ worker, 1 part-time caretaker, 1 part-time admin assistant, equivalent to 1.4 full time equivalents).

2024
Total
£
2023
Total
£
Gross pay 29,414 28,184
Employer’s National Insurance Contributions 896 964
Employer’s pension contributions 694 662
Total staff costs 31,004 29,810

No employees received employee benefits in excess of £60,000. There is no accrual for holiday pay as it is immaterial; the holiday year ends on 31 August. All staff are paid at or above the living wage.

5. Trustee payments and expense

No trustees received any payments for additional services to the Church (2023: £Nil).

Expenses refunded to Trustees, covering equipment, stationery supplies, catering supplies and repair costs, all supported by receipts were paid to 5 Trustees (2023: 5 Trustees). The total amount of expenses was £13,999 (2023: £8,294). This increase reflects fewer suppliers able to accept cheque payments, the only method to pay from the church bank account. The amounts this year relate to payments for youth work related expenses £7,239; property £3,990; and mission £2,770.

6. Independent Examination fees

No fees were charged by the independent examiner for the independent examination or any other service (2022: £Nil).

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7. Tangible Fixed Assets

Plant and Fixtures and Assets under
**Buildings ** machinery **fittings ** construction Total
£ £ £ £ £
Cost or valuation
At 1 September 2023 1,674,113 61,920 78,829 - 1,814,861
Additions in theyear - - - - -
Revaluations in theyear - - - - -
_Less:_Disposals in theyear - - - - -
At 31 August 2024 1,674,113 61,920 78,829 - 1,814,861
Depreciation
At 1 September 2023 - 61,920 78,829 - 140,749
Additions in theyear - - - - -
Revaluations in theyear - - - - -
_Less:_Disposals in theyear - - - - -
At 31 August 2024 - 61,920 78,829 - 140,749
Net Book Value
At 31 August 2023
1,674,113 - - - 1,674,113
Net Book Value
At 31 August 2024
1,674,113 - - - 1,674,113

Buildings are shown at the last insurance assessor value (unindexed) in 2018. The next valuation is due in 2025.

8. Capital Commitments

The church has no capital commitments (2023, none).

9. Cash at bank and in hand

2024
£
2023
£
Church HSBC Account, impress account, and PayPal 25,181 40,837
Internal Organisations 697 697
CFB Accounts 112,395 130,537
138,273 172,071

10. Debtors

2024
£
2023
£
GiftAid due 19,148 6,012

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11. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2024
£
2023
£
Trade creditors - -
Collection due to others 296 146
296 146

12. Funds

Fund Balance at
1-Sep-2023
Balance at
31-Aug-2023
Income Expenditure Transfers
£ £ £ £ £
General 1,782,473 90,796 104,868 - 1,768,401
Total unrestricted 1,782,473 90,796 104,868 - 1,768,401
Youth & Families work 59,598 10,300 10,300 - 59,598
BuildingFund 6,740 15,446 22,186 - -
Worship& Mission 2,016 - - - 2,016
Internal organisations 697 - - - 697
Benevolent Fund 526 500 500 - 526
Total restricted 69,577 26,246 32,986 - 62,837
Total Funds 1,852,050 117,042 137,854 - 1,831,238

Youth & Families work funds are to meet the costs of employing the youth and family worker and the costs of activities related to youth and family related event costs. We aim to also build these funds to allow time to secure grant funding.

Building Fund resources are for the purpose of refurbishing the church and halls (including AV and ICT equipment to support worship). Funds given by church members to the Building Fund may be used also for the general maintenance costs of the buildings.

The Worship & Mission fund includes funds restricted to support worship including equipment, funds to support Christian retreats and the Ignite services.

Internal organisations are resources and costs related to running the church Badminton club and Women’s group. These have been inactive.

Benevolent Fund was created to support those in hardship.

13. Related Party Transactions

There were no related party transactions during the year, other than trustee expenses shown at note 5 and the payment of the circuit assessment to Purley Circuit.

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