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The Methodist Church The Stamford Circuit

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23/15

Circuit Policies and information 2021-22

The Circuit Churches

Bourne Abbey Road, Bourne PE10 9EF Minister: Rev’d Ruth Charlesworth Page | 2 Deepings Church Street, Deeping St James PE6 8TL Minister: Rev’d Ruth Charlesworth Empingham Main Street, Empingham LE15 8PR Minister: Rev’d Bekkie Wright Ketton Bull Lane, Ketton PE9 3TB Minister: Rev’d ~~Andy Fyall~~ Andrew Fyall ~~Hollins~~ Oakham Northgate, Oakham LE15 6FH Minister: Rev’d Bekkie Wright Ryhall Mill Lane, Ryhall PE9 4HF Minister: Rev’d William Booker Stamford 11 Barn Hill, Stamford PE9 2AE Ministers: Rev’d ~~Andy Fyall~~ Andrew Fyall ~~Hollins~~ Rev’d William Booker Thurlby High Street, Thurlby PE10 0ED Minister: Rev’d Ruth Charlesworth Uppingham Orange Street, Uppingham LE15 9SQ Minister: Rev’d Bekkie Wright ~~Online Church Facebook based Minister: Rev’d~~ Andy FyallAndrew Hollins

The Circuit Ministry Team CHAIR OF THE NORTHAMPTON METHODIST DISTRICT

Rev’d Helen Cameron

SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER:

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Rev’d Andrew Fyall

OTHER MINISTERS STATIONED TO THE CIRCUIT:

Rev’d William Booker Rev’d Ruth

Charlesworth

Rev’d Helen Fyall (Hospital Chaplain) Rev’d Bekkie Wright

LAY MEMBERS OF THE MINISTRY TEAM

Mr Philip Jones (Circuit Mission Enabler)

Ms Julia Husbands (Circuit Children & Families Worker)

FORCES CHAPLAINS RESIDING IN THE CIRCUIT

None at present

SUPERNUMERARY MINISTERS

Rev’d Neville Ashton

Rev’d Richard Baggott Rev’d Barry Gent MA Rev’d Brian Lewis BA Rev’d Chris Bamber

Rev’d Maureen Jones Rev’d David Bosworth Rev’d Dr Christine Pocock Rev’d Fred Day Rev’d Andrew Bell

Rev’d Julia Dowding

Rev’d Peter Lemmon

Circuit Leadership Team

Circuit Stewards

The circuit stewards are responsible, with the Superintendent and the ministers and probationers appointed to the Circuit, for the spiritual and material well-being of the Circuit, and for upholding and acting upon the decisions of the Circuit Meeting.

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They also have the particular rights and duties set out in Standing Orders 531 to 534 regarding circuit funds, invitations, manses etc.

In discharging those responsibilities and duties it is desirable that the circuit stewards shall:

(i) be sensitive to the needs of the ministers and probationers and their families;

(ii) meet with the ministers and probationers at least twice each year, before the Circuit Meeting;

(iii) keep themselves informed of the activities of each Local Church in the Circuit; and

(iv) be aware of district and connexional policies as they affect the Circuit and its Local Churches.

In exercising these responsibilities current Circuit Stewards have said that the following attributes are needed:

The Circuit Stewards are namely:

Ian Husbands (resigned June 2022), Moyra Collins, Marion Roberts, Sarah Burke and Nina Rawlins.

Circuit Leadership Team (CLT) Meeting

The Circuit Stewards and Circuit Ministry Team meet as the CLT to consider, discuss and pray for the mission and ministry of the circuit. The CLT meets about 6 times per year.

Policies and Statements

Circuit Mission & Policy Statement

In partnership with other Christians, the nine churches of the Stamford Circuit exist to:

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We work together towards the above aims as follows: Worship

Nurture

Pastoral Care

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Sharing the Good News of Christ

Service

Both at home and in the world context:

Encouraging participation in all the above by each congregation both locally and circuit-wide.

Dated : 19[th] June 2024

Signed Andrew Hollins, Chair of Circuit Meeting

Stamford Circuit Reserves Policy - Trustees’ Annual Report Circuit Reserves Policy

This document includes all funds held by the Circuit Meeting as charity trustees. Our Reserves Policy relates to our general (unrestricted) funds which are freely available to be used for any or all of the purposes of the Circuit.

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Other funds are also included for the sake of clarity and openness and to show that the Circuit has a policy for the management of all of its money not simply those which are defined as reserves.

General Policy

The Circuit’s reserves in hand should never fall below 6 months of the annual assessment.

Aims

Our aim is twofold:

(1)To secure and sustain the Circuit’s viability and future. (2)To give reassurance to the general public that the Circuit, which is a charity, intends to use all of the money coming into its care for the purposes of the charity.

(1) Mission Policy

The Circuit’s Mission Policy is set out in a separate document and was approved by the Circuit Meeting (as the charity trustees) on 28[th] November 2012.

Essentially, it provides for:-

(a) The ministerial oversight and pastoral care of the ten local churches in the Circuit.

(b) The support of a ministry team of:-

 one part time Circuit Administrator

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(2) Financial Plans

*The Circuit Assessment is reviewed annually and seeks to cover the costs of section 1 above. It is based on contributions of each church towards the total cost. Any shortfall is found from the Circuit Model Trust Fund by agreement of the Circuit Meeting.

*The Circuit Assessment will also aim to provide for property maintenance to maintain the three manses and to reach a balance of £10,000 as a reserve.

(3) Reserves Policy

The Charity Commission have agreed that it is appropriate for the trustees to set a policy for the management of this fund and that policy is set out below:-

Unrestricted Funds

Under Standing Orders the Circuit must meet its financial obligations in relation to the maintenance of the manses. The total cost for the last financial year was £27,922.15.

It is Circuit Policy to never allow the Revenue Accounts to exceed the recommended level of six months expenditure. When balances rise above this, recommendations for investment of the surplus will be

brought to the Circuit Meeting by the Circuit Leadership Team.

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Balance @ 31/8/22 £204,333.17 in total.

Restricted Funds

The circuit has three restricted funds; the Model Trust Fund (formerly Circuit Advance Fund), Manse Maintenance Fund and Ministerial Assistance Fund.

Model Trust Fund

This fund derives from the sale of chapels and manses and its use is restricted by Conference. This restriction is an internal regulation though the fund can be used for a variety of purposes.

Money held in the Model Trust Fund has been earmarked by the trustees for the following purposes: *£10,000 for anticipated property schemes in the next year

*£28,000 for the employment of the Circuit Mission Enabler over the next year

*£18,000 for the employment of the Circuit Children, Families and Youth Work Enabler over the next year

*£4,000 towards the potential costs of Quinquennials.

*Balance @ 31/8/22 £176,837.85

Manse Maintenance Fund

This fund is designated towards the maintaining the manses. Balance @ 31/8/22 £6,005.48

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Ministerial Assistance Fund

This fund was used initially for the payment of an Admin Assistant but from September 2008 the salary has been taken from the Circuit Fund Balance @ 31/8/22 £7,383.48

Endowment Funds

Three endowment funds are held, all of which are bequests. These are held by TMCP custodian trustees.

The income from these funds (net of admin charges) is treated as unrestricted income for the circuit and can be spent for any circuit purposes. The capital value of the bequests therefore remains constant, subject to valuations. The circuit policy is to maintain these bequests in line with the perceived donor’s wishes.

George Waddey Bequest – this is a Permanent Endowment and therefore only the income can be spent. Due to the size of the bequest, the circuit has the option of releasing these funds for general circuit use with the approval of the circuit meeting and in line with the Charity Commission guidelines. This bequest dates from circa 1900.

Value @ 31/8/22 £866.83

G Marsh Bequest – this is an unconditional bequest and the capital can be used for any Methodist purpose at the discretion of the circuit Value @ 31/8/22 £7,168.25

B Sims Bequest –The money was endowed to the Circuit to be managed by TMCP. Value @ 31/8/22 £1,209.75

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Safeguarding Policy for the Stamford Circuit (23/15)

Statement of Safeguarding Principles

Statement of safeguarding principles Every person has a value and dignity, which comes directly from the creation of humans in God’s own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.

abuse, develop ing with them

an appropr iate ministr y of informe d

Principles

We are committed to:

to the dangers of abuse.

We will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with safer recruitment principles, including the use of criminal records disclosures and registration with the relevant vetting and barring schemes.

We will respond without delay to every safeguarding concern, which suggests that a child, young person or adult may have been harmed, working in partnership with the police and local authority in any investigation.

We will seek to work with anyone who has suffered

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pastoral care.

We will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust.

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Working with the District Safeguarding Officer, we will support risk assessment of those who present a safeguarding risk within a church environment. We will ensure appropriate pastoral care is offered and measures are taken to address identified risks including referral to statutory agencies, suspension and the use of safeguarding contracts. We will recognise and apply the restrictions to appointment laid down in Standing Order 010 of the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church.

In all these principles, we will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice.

A model circuit policy

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy for The Stamford Circuit

This policy was agreed at the Circuit Meeting held on 8[th] June 2022 It will be reviewed in June 2023.

1. The Policy

The Methodist Church, along with the whole Christian community, believes each person has a value and dignity which comes directly from God’s creation of humans in God’s own image and likeness. Christians see this as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things, this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.

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The Stamford Circuit is committed to the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults and affirms that the needs of children and of people when they are vulnerable and at risk are paramount.

The Stamford Circuit recognises that it has a particular care for all who are vulnerable whether by disabilities or by reduction in capacities or by their situation. It is recognised that this increased vulnerability may be temporary or permanent and may be visible or

invisible, but that it does not diminish our humanity and our wish to affirm the gifts and graces of all God’s people. This policy addresses the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is intended to be a dynamic policy. It is intended to support the Church in being a safe, supportive and caring community for children, young people, vulnerable adults, for survivors of abuse, for communities and for those affected by abuse.

The Stamford. Circuit fully agrees with the statement reiterated in Creating Safer Space 2007: As the people of the Methodist Church we are concerned with the wholeness of each individual within God’s purpose for everyone. We seek to safeguard all members of the church community of all ages.

The Stamford Circuit recognises the serious issue of the abuse of children and vulnerable adults and recognises

that this may take the form of physical, emotional, sexual, financial, spiritual, discriminatory, controlling behaviour, domestic or institutional abuse or neglect, abuse using social media, child sexual exploitation or human trafficking (slavery). It acknowledges the effects these may have on people and their development, including spiritual and religious development. It accepts its responsibility for ensuring that all people are safe in its care and that their dignity and right to be heard is maintained. It accepts its responsibility to support, listen to and work for healing with survivors, offenders, communities and those who care about them. It takes seriously the issues of promotion of welfare so that each of us can reach our full potential in God’s grace.

respo nsibili ties in

The Stamford Circuit commits itself to:

  1. RESPOND without delay to any allegation or cause for concern that a child or vulnerable adult may have

been harmed, whether in the Church or in another context. It commits itself to challenge the abuse of power of anyone in a position of trust. It commits itself to providing informed pastoral care to those in need, including the supervision of those who have committed criminal offences.

  1. IMPLEMENT the Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Guidance, government legislation and guidance to achieve safe practice in the circuit and

in the churches.

  1. The PROVISION of support, advice and training for lay and ordained people that will ensure people are clear and confident about their roles and

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safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults who may be vulnerable.

  1. AFFIRM and give thanks for the work of those who are workers with children and vulnerable adults and

acknowledge the shared responsibility of us all for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults on our premises.

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2.Purpose

The purpose of this safeguarding policy is to ensure that procedures are in place and people are clear about roles and responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults in our care and using our premises. It is to be read in conjunction with the Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Guidance (July 2020). The full implementation of these policies should ensure that:

3.Roles and Responsibilities

3.1.Circuit Meeting

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The Stamford Circuit

Appoints Katherine Willison and Charlotte Davis as Circuit Safeguarding Officers (Adults) and Katherine Willison as Circuit Safeguarding Officers (Children), and supports them in their role.

The circuit meeting holds the following responsibilities, which may be delegated to the Circuit Safeguarding Officer, if appropriate:

  1. Support and advice to the circuit superintendent and the circuit stewards regarding safeguarding matters.

  2. With the support of the circuit

superintendent, prompt recording and reporting of any safeguarding

concerns of which they are made aware. This will include appropriate referral to statutory agencies and DSOs, as required by Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Guidance.

  1. Making appropriate arrangements for the secure storage, retention and appropriate sharing of safeguarding information held by the circuit.

  2. Promoting the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable adults within the circuit.

  3. Presenting a report to each circuit meeting

about safeguarding events (noting the need for confidentiality regarding specific cases) and reminding relevant parties

Meet ing. 13. Su pporti ng the circuit superi ntende nt with the annual review of the circuit safegu arding policy and sendin g a

sharing with the circuit meeting annually.

  1. Attending the circuit staff meeting as necessary to discuss concerns brought to their attention.

  2. Liaising with individual church safeguarding officers to offer guidance and check they are complying with

Methodist Church Safeguarding Policies, Procedures and Guidance. This should include at least one annual meeting.

  1. Working with the superintendent minister, ministers and the DSO regarding safeguarding concerns.

  2. Attending and active participation at safeguarding training, district safeguarding events and meetings.

  3. Work with local ecumenical partners and their safeguarding representatives.

  4. Reviewing safeguarding policies for each church in the circuit prior to presentation to the Circuit

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  1. Maintaining of a record of all people within oversigh the circuit who have received Foundation t, which Module, will be Foundation Refresher Module (prior to 2020), arrange together with dates of attendance d by 15. Ensuring that training is offered to those working the with children and vulnerable adults, holding an superint office of endent responsibility, or are in other applicable roles as defined minister in Appendix III of the Methodist Church Safeguarding and Policy, Procedures and Guidance. carried 16. Overseeing timely delivery of appropriate training, out by in liaison with the Church Safeguarding Officers them or and a accredited Circuit Trainers nomina 17. Advising all churches in the circuit of the ted requirement to adopt a safer recruitment policy and substitu to carry out te. required procedures when appointing staff or Records volunteers of 18. DBS verification on behalf of the circuit. oversig 19. Retaining records of names of those at circuit ht level who have DBS checks. meetin 20. Providing reminders to church safeguarding gs will officers about the need to apply or reapply for be checks in accordance with the Methodist Church signed policy (for updates, the period is currently every and five years). agreed. 21. Assisting the DSO with setting up Monitoring Supervi and Support Groups for those subject to sion will safeguarding contracts and reminding the chairs include of groups when consider reviews are due. ation of 22. Maintaining a directory of useful names and wellbein contact details. g and

Where a circuit safeguarding officer carries out the above activities, there is a requirement for supervisory

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discussions of the areas of activity included within the role on a regular basis.

3.2.Superintendent Minister 1. Ensure that all churches have appropriate and upto- date safeguarding policies in place. 2. Support those in pastoral charge in exercising responsibility for the implementation of safeguarding

policy and practice.

  1. Ensure the provision of pastoral support for those involved in issues of abuse and in the management of

those who present a safeguarding risk. 4. Ensure that training opportunities are in place for all workers with children, vulnerable adults, for staff of the circuit and for members of the local churches in the circuit, in accordance with Appendix III of the Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Guidance.

  1. Ensure that the Circuit Meeting appoints a circuit safeguarding officer/s and that the details of each person

It is essentia l that circuit events that involve children or vulnera ble adults do not slip through the net becaus e

are passed to the district office.

  1. Ensure that the Circuit Meeting reviews this policy annually.

  2. Support the circuit safeguarding officer (Adults) and the circuit safeguarding officer (Children) in their work,

providing access to resources to enable them to fulfil their functions. Circuit stewards

The circuit stewards must ensure that agreed procedures are in place for circuit and ecumenical events that involve children or vulnerable adults.

Procedures for circuit events involving children, young people or vulnerable adults

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they are not owned by one church. Circuit events must be notified to the DSO prior to final agreement with the event organiser to ensure that all permissions, risk assessments and good practice guidelines are in place.

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Responsibility for those planning and leading the event All those involved in leading and running the event must be aware of the procedure. The event should have been planned effectively and attention given to the following issues:

  1. Risk assessment and suitability of the activity and the premises

  2. The appointment of a team to take charge of the event, including safeguarding and first aid personnel (particular health or ability needs should be taken into

account)

  1. Numbers of children, young people or vulnerable adults involved

  2. Transportation following good practice guidelines. This information is to be sent to the DSO for approval

PRIOR to the event being agreed.

Key concepts and definitions

i) A child is anyone who has not yet reached their eighteenth birthday. The fact that a child has reached 16

traumatic circumstances, may not be able to take care or protect themselves.

iii) Safeguarding: protecting children or vulnerable adults from maltreatment; preventing impairment of their

health and ensuring safe and effective care.

iv) Adult/child protection is a part of safeguarding and promoting welfare. This refers to the activity which is

undertaken to protect children/specific adults who are suffering or are at risk of suffering significant harm, including neglect.

v) Abuse and neglect may occur in a family, in a community and in an institution. It may be perpetrated by a person or persons known to the child or vulnerable adult

or by strangers; by an adult or by a child. It may be an infliction of harm or a failure to prevent harm. Signed

Chair of Circuit Meeting

Dated : 19[th] June 2024

Signed Andrew Hollins, Chair of Circuit Meeting

This policy was agreed at the Circuit Meeting held on 8[th] June 2022. It will be reviewed in June 2023.

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Reps to the Representative Session of the Synod

The synod is a District Gathering which meets twice per year where each Circuit is represented by local church members. The synod deals with matters of mission and

ministry within the District and is led by the Chair of the District. We are entitled to elect 6 members from the Stamford Circuit.

  1. Jean Suff 2. Sarah Burke 3. Phil Jones (ME)

  2. Chris Ballard 5. Moyra Collins 6. VACANT

Church treasurers’ Annual Meeting

Staff link person: Rev Andy Fyall

Local church treasurers meeting in January / February each year to agree the apportionment of the annual circuit assessment.

Property Advisory Group (PAG)

Staff Link person: Rev Andy Fyall

The Property Advisory Group is a small working group who oversee matters to do with circuit properties (chapels and manses) on a project by project basis.

Current coordinator: Jean Suff

Members of the group:

Jean Suff, Ken Stewart, plus vacancies

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Preachers & Worship Leaders Meeting

Chair: The Superintendent Minister Current Secretary: Phil Jones Rep to the Circuit Meeting: Vacant

This is a quarterly meeting of all preachers (lay and ordained) and worship leaders within the circuit. The meeting deals with the oversight and training of preachers and worship leaders.

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The meeting also exercises a function to enable continuing development, support and encouragement of all those involved with these ministries.

There is an annual service of Holy Communion held in each Connexional Year during which the Preachers and Worship Leaders renew their commitment to their calling.

Circuit Resource Group

Staff Link Person: Phil Jones (ME) Current Co-ordinator: Vacant

The Circuit Resource Group plans and runs various activities for spiritual growth and stimulation throughout the year. Examples of such gatherings are: Quiet days, Study Days (such as ‘Reflecting on the work of chaplains’ and ‘Medical Ethics and Christian faith’) Training days (for pastoral visitors and church stewards).

Members of the group:

Phil Jones, Ruth Charlesworth, Moyra Collins, David Bosworth and Andy Fyall

MWiB (Methodist Women in Britain) Group Staff link person: Ruth Charlesworth Current coordinator: Nina Rawlins

MWiB is an organisation which brings together creative spirituality, a passion for global social justice and mission. At the core is worship, and from there grows the challenge to live as disciples of Christ in today's world, supporting, encouraging and acting for the good of all.

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Public Issues Forum

Staff Link Person: Rev’d Bekkie Wright Current coordinator: Helen Baggott

The Public Issues Forum is an ad hoc gathering which meets twice a year. It is open for anyone to attend who has an interest in addressing issues of social justice and current affairs from a Christian perspective. The forum offers all attendees the opportunity to share their issues and concerns for conversation, debate and prayer.

It is the express intention of each gathering that we will agree on practical ways of addressing the issues raised.

Circuit Mission Forum

Staff link and coordinator: Phil Jones (ME )

A working group to consider outreach and mission across the circuit and to develop mission policy and strategy for the circuit.

This group will meet as often as needed to support initiatives in the local churches and specifically encourage the making of more disciples of Jesus.

Circuit Social Group Staff link: Ruth Charlesworth

Coordinator: Ian Husbands

A working group to discuss and plan for various social events across the circuit and for the circuit. Examples of these kind of events have been the trivia quiz and the Barn dance at Normanton Lodge Farm.

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Circuit Worship Planning Staff link: Andy Fyall

The Circuit Services exist to offer excellent preaching and worship which relates to the life, mission and ministry of the wider circuit. It is essential that friends from the local churches offer their help in planning these acts of worship to ensure that they properly reflect the life of the circuit.

This group will meet to plan the Quarterly Circuit Services along with members of the Circuit Ministry Team.

Circuit Praise

There are also the ‘Circuit Prayer & Praise’ gathering which offer informal, contemporary worship at various churches around the circuit.

Circuit Kaleidoscope Group

Staff Link: Rev’d William Booker Co-ordinator: Linda Bosworth

A group set up to encourage prayer and spirituality across the circuit.

Circuit Invitations Committee Staff Link: Andy Fyall Circuit Steward: Ian Husbands

Members: Chris Pursehouse, Eileen Ray, AnneMarie Niemann, Nina Rawlins, Sarah Burke, Chris Barber, Moyra Collins, Roger Macey. The CIC exists to enact the Circuit decisions regarding ministerial staff invitations and consultations.

Circuit Online Ministry team Staff Link: Rev’d Andrew Fyall

The group is made up of preachers and volunteers who enable, prepare and lead online acts of worship and prayer.

The group is also working towards offering online mission and ministry to seekers and making the Circuit social media presence meaningful for seekers and new joiners.

CIRCUIT RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS Circurt FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 Northampton Distrlct Circuit no 23115 Registered Charfty - Charity Reglstration number 1160930 If not a registered charity Her Majety's Revenue and Cu•tom• Glft Ald numbor (The HMRC number is equivalenl to a fegistered charity number in temis of eV￿enCe of charitable slalug and may be used lo give lo donors or grant funders wshing to See evidence of the ofganisalion's chairtable slalus. Methodist charrtie$ in England and Wales that aTe not registered charities are excepted from registration under Slatulory Instrument 2014 No.2421 Ministers.. Rev R. CharbsDrth Rev W. 8ooker ht Circufrt Stevrdrds: Mr. l.G. Husbands Mrs. M. Collins Mrs. A. Niemann Mrs. S Burke Mr. C. Barber Treasurer. Mrs. N.J. Rawlins 2015 CircLiI R ￿ P xL% 1011

20 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 Stsmford Circuit Totals last SECTIOII A Funds Fw a1 RECEIPTS a2 A5sessrnenVSha 161.3(K) 161.3¢X) 158,875 a3 a4 Ca ital f￿1 ts Bank and CFB interest and Investment infAJme 171,376 918 134 1.258 2.307 a5 Grants a6 Other le￿I￿t$ TOTAL RECEIPTS 5.041 5,041 2.641 a7 166. 91 13 167.599 335.199 SECTION b1 b2 PAYMENTS Stipends. salaries, NIC, pens￿ and travel costs 182,262 182362 176.374 12.625 b3 Mans9 Costs 27.922 27.922 Administration etc 14,740 14,740 9.214 b5 District Assessment 12.979 59,037 b6 b7 Granls & donalions 23,0 49,790 2.522 b8 Other payments TOTAL PAYMENTS 6.527 826 82 b9 289.431 13,805 303.318 b9 SECTION C NET RECEIPTSIPAYMEIITS FOR THE YEAR c1 a74>9 122.884 12.887 52 13S719 2.637 Totsl lunds bro ht forward from last ar 123.760 289.725 28,448 441,933 439,296 c3 Sub totsl ¢1+¢2 876 276,838 28,600 306.214 441,933 Transfers and ad"vstmenl$ 11X).(KK) 100.0 c7 CS TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR Ic3+c41 100.876 176.838 2B,SOO 306.214 Ic81 441,933 Ic61 SECTION D FOR INFORPIATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED OH TO EXTERNAL ORGAMISATIONS those amounts should not bè includèd in totsl r•c•i tslpaym•nts above) d1 BalancE brou ht forvrdrd Irom tast d2 Offerin Gifts - recèived fof Èxtemal ni5atithis d3 OfferingslGifts- passed lo exlemal Organisat￿$ BALANCE STILL TO 8E PAID d1+d2-d3 d4 2015 cir0￿1 R P.x lof1

Clrcu# SECrnM E th Sumrnary oflhe QrrAJit foy the y￿arer￿4 31 Awusl 2023 a￿ Inlwna lo tre CvDJrt Methng Noieth81tr fur￿8 of•n Accruab melttod olaL¥xunling AND A DIFFEAE14T FORkl to klthlLSI trtel. Pleage r?￿r to the guklHnce IE47ERMAL ORGANWIIONS ¢7 Intwn P•ll• 2.tOtshcolurnnl 117. l•B 301311 13S,719 ¢7 441.933 306,214 HELD8Y CMCLIT 117. JQJ.J11 113&7191 441.933 306,214 Com￿U￿0￿ • MP4ra TOTAL IIECEPTS TOT PAYMEMTS brna Ihb SECTDN F OPEMI BALANCES CLOSING eALANCE8 ¢IR¢vrr- CA8H FiIMDS HELDII 31 2121 Cwh Inhwtt 31581 Bwk ,S>l 396.578 283,571 SUB TOTAL 441.933 306.214 rorAL CASH FUNDS IIELD Byc￿LIT 441.933 $ECThYI G OThEA ASSETS •nd L￿LrnES 15 lTrYuda onlyCF8 Fufthhdj * TfuSeskn&WJKth p￿Te 91 IDdtyYÈanY&Xher￿Ve￿ePrt¥ kn•lSI 2UIS(XC￿A￿P￿l•

Name of Circuit............................ Stamford 23115 Declarations and Scrutiny I confirm that these Receipt and Payment based accounts for the year to 31 August 2021 have been prepared from the records of the Circuit and that they include all fvnds under the control of the Circuit meeting. Signature of treasurer . Name and address of treasurer .. . M(s. N.J. Ra￿1Th5 17 Cottesmore Road. Stamford, Lincs PE9 2SQ Presentatlon to the Clrcuit meeting I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 202Zwethill be. presented to the Circuit meeting held on . Signature of the Chair of the meets.ng Name of the Chair of the meeting Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the .. Stamford Charlty Number . 1160930 Responsibilities and basls of report I report to the trustees on my examinab'on of the accounts of the . Circuit for the year ended 31 August 2021 set out on pages . As the Circuit's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'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 examinab'on, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. delete or circle as appropriate 2015 Circuit R and P.x

Name of Circuit ZZIIS Independent Examiners Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in ¢onnection with the examinats'on (other than that disclosed below'l which give me cause to believe that in. any material respect: the accounts'ng records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or the accounts do not accord WFth the accounb'ng records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. I have/￿a¥￿t. obtained independent verificats'on of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in eX￿sS of £10,1)00 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date. Signature of independent examiner Name of independent examiner Relevant professional qualificab'on of independent examirer 4r)1 Name of finn (where appropriate) Address Post Code Date delete or circle as appropriate 2015 Cxujrt R and P.xl5

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the

Stamford

Charity Number . 1160930

Responsibilities and basis of report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the

Circuit for the year ended 31 August 2021 set out on pages to As the Circuit'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 Circuit's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and, in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

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Name of Circuit

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 than that disclosed below*) which give 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.

I have/have-net* obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of El 0,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date.

Signature of independent examiner

Name of independent examiner

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Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner

Name of firm (where appropriate)

Address . Post Code Date

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