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The Methodist Church The Stamford Circuit

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23/15

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Circuit Policies and information 2022-23

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The Circuit Churches

Bourne Abbey Road, Bourne PE10 9EF Minister: Rev’d Ruth Charlesworth 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 Andrew 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 Andrew 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

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The Circuit Ministry Team CHAIR OF THE NORTHAMPTON METHODIST DISTRICT

Rev’d Helen Cameron

SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER:

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Rev’d Andrew Hollins

OTHER MINISTERS STATIONED TO THE CIRCUIT:

Rev’d William Booker

Rev’d Ruth Charlesworth

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 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:

Moyra Collins, Marion Roberts (resigned during the year), Sarah Burke (resigned during the year), Sarah Atwell-King and Barry Streets.

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.

(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 £14,008.

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 @ 31/8/23 £124,185

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: *£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 @ 31/8/23 £73,667

Manse Maintenance Fund

This fund is designated towards maintaining the manses. Balance @ 31/8/23 £6181.30

Ministerial Assistance Fund

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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 @ 31/8/23 £7,599.45

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 @ 31/8/23 £869.67

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 @ 31/8/23 £6956.22

B Sims Bequest –The money was endowed to the Circuit to be managed by TMCP. Value @ 31/8/23 £1122.24

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Approval Approved by Circuit Meeting on 6[th ] February 2024

Signed: Andrew Holllins

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(Chair of the Circuit Meeting) Date to be Reviewed: June 2025

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 21[st] June 2023 It will be reviewed in June 2024

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.

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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

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Chair of Circuit Meeting

Dated : 19th June 2024

Signed Andrew Hollins, Chair of Circuit Meeting

This policy was agreed at the Circuit Meeting held on 21[st] June 2023. It will be reviewed in June 2024.

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 5 members from the Stamford Circuit.

  1. Jean Suff

  2. Sarah Burke

  3. Phil Jones

  4. Moyra Collins

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  1. Vacancy

Church Treasurers’ Meeting

Staff link person: Rev Andrew Hollins

Local church treasurers meet, as required, to consider the apportionment of the annual circuit assessment and other financial matters.

Property Advisory Group (PAG)

Staff Link person: Rev Andrew Hollins

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

Current coordinator: Jean Suff Members of the group:

Jean Suff, Ken Stewart, plus vacancies

Local Preachers & Worship Leaders Meeting

Chair: The Superintendent Minister Current Secretary: Tony Law Representative 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

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 Andrew Hollins.

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 (Farm Weekend & Quiz) Group Staff link: Julia Husbands

An ad-hoc working group to discuss and plan for various social events across the circuit and for the circuit.

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Circuit Worship Planning Staff link: Andrew Hollins

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.

An ad-hoc group meets, as required, 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 Invitation Committee (CIC)

The Superintendent Minister: Andrew Hollins (or nominated deputy) One other Presbyter stationed in the circuit

Two Circuit Stewards

One representative (e.g. Church Steward) of each church in the appointment being considered.

The CIC exists, providing it has received devolved permission to do so, to enact the Circuit Meeting’s decisions regarding ministerial invitations and consultations.

Circuit Kaleidoscope Group

Staff Link: Rev’d Andrew Hollins

Co-ordinator: Linda Bosworth

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

Circuit Online Ministry team

Staff Link: Rev’d Bekkie Wright

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 PAThIENTS ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS C6tcuii FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2023 Clrcult no 23115 1160930 MÈY Le USÉYJ to gN8 10 ¢th)Jm ot gFant ftThJers to see evvjence of the organisatk)n's ¢tharitab18 Stalus. statutrry Inst￿Ment 2014 No.242) Mir￿15. d $￿ardS. Mfs Sarah Ats4E4 MrB

SECTION A Fwxl al RECEIPTS 1.336 161,300 8ank and CFB D)18rtrst ar¥J Investrnent uKorne 71 3.675 915 7J33 Gtants Othei rBceipts TOTAL RECEIPTS 8.519 8.519 5.041 208.198 1675 915 2tZ7J8 1881 167,599 SECTION B bl PAYMW$ Spends. salaries, NIQ Pens￿¢ aTrJ 182.262 12276 27,9Y2 Adm￿l$traI￿ tstc District Assess7T￿lt 6,342 59.011 61.959 GTants & ¢Sxations b7 1.2r2 81 7,435 b9 TOTAL PAYMENTS 278.515 81 285A42 b91 303.318 $ECnON C NET RECEPTsIPAYI￿fs FOR THE YEAR a7-b9 317 3.171 134719 Totsl hJnd5 11)0.876 176.838 28.&)0 306214 441.933 Sub to In.667 29J34 233A60 306.214 Transfers arKI 95.Cfj2 7(Ki.r ¢7 TOTAL FUNCtsAT W OFYEAR Ic3+c4 125.621 306214 (¢61 SECTION D d1 aSan bTOU ht forw8rd from Gifts - reeewed for extemal t13 1.115 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID d1d2-d3 271 147VI

¢È111 {•1¥ 6214 228.622 4.938 314 228.622 TOT￿R￿￿PTS SECnONF NtL IL 283￿1 178 75 NIL SLV70r W14 fc6) NIL 3116214 228,622

Name of Circuit STAMFORD No 23115 Declarations and Scrutiny I confimi that these 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 funds under the control of the Circuit meetinq. Signature of treasurer ...-..... Date... Name and address of treasurer Barry Streets 91, Miltfield Road, Morton, Boume. Post Code PE10 ONU. Presentation to the Circuit meeting I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023 were presented to the Circuit meeting held on 6th February 2024 Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair of the meeting Rev Andrew Holli Independent ExaMine￿S Report to the Trustees of the STAMFORD Circuit Charity Number 1160930 Responsibilities and basis of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the STAMFORD Circuit for the year ended 31 August 2023 set out on pages 2 to 3. As the Circuifs trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Circuit's accounts Ca￿led out under section 145 of the Act and, in carrying out my examination. I have follow&J all the applicable Directions given by the Charity CommissTon under section 1495)(b) of the Act. delete or circle as appropriate tircLit4 andJ.2023 1 1ofl

Name of Circutt STAMFORD No 23115 Independent Examinerfs Statement I have completed my examination. l &)nfirm that no material matters have come to Tny attention in txjnnection %Mth the examination {other than that disc&)sed Ithich give me cause to believe thot in. any malerial resp&t: the ac(>)untirwJ re￿rdS wBre not kept in accordanrE section 130 of the Act. or the acrJ)unts do rM)t accANd Ihilh the accol￿ting records. I have no cOn￿mS and have come across no other matters in connection viith the examination to which attention shoukl be dTavm in this rerxirt in order to enable a tKoper urKlerstandiro ofth& s(￿U￿ts to be I havell3GvaoG<' obtained independent verrfication of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purp¢J5es or hekl in other tnJsts, bank ba￿n￿ and funds at the Central Finan￿ Board of the Mèthodist Church which are irKlividuaty in ex￿ of £10.IYXI (ten trsousand wunds) at the balan sheet date. Slgnature of Independent examiner Name of indepandent examiner ....... Re5evant professional quaiifiLztion (rf indeFwKlent examiner ....... ACMA Nameof fimi Iwhereappropriate) ................................................................................ Address ............ 6 F(Yest Gardens ..Stamford. Linc9................................... Post Cr*Je ...PE9 2FL... ' dekte or crrde as appropriate If41

Name of Circutt STAMFORD No 23115 Independent Examinerfs Statement I have completed my examination. l &)nfirm that no material matters have come to Tny attention in txjnnection %Mth the examination {other than that disc&)sed Ithich give me cause to believe thot in. any malerial resp&t: the ac(>)untirwJ re￿rdS wBre not kept in accordanrE section 130 of the Act. or the acrJ)unts do rM)t accANd Ihilh the accol￿ting records. I have no cOn￿mS and have come across no other matters in connection viith the examination to which attention shoukl be dTavm in this rerxirt in order to enable a tKoper urKlerstandiro ofth& s(￿U￿ts to be I havell3GvaoG<' obtained independent verrfication of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purp¢J5es or hekl in other tnJsts, bank ba￿n￿ and funds at the Central Finan￿ Board of the Mèthodist Church which are irKlividuaty in ex￿ of £10.IYXI (ten trsousand wunds) at the balan sheet date. Slgnature of Independent examiner Name of indepandent examiner ....... Re5evant professional quaiifiLztion (rf indeFwKlent examiner ....... ACMA Nameof fimi Iwhereappropriate) ................................................................................ Address ............ 6 F(Yest Gardens ..Stamford. Linc9................................... Post Cr*Je ...PE9 2FL... ' dekte or crrde as appropriate If41