## **Harrow and Hillingdon Circuit 35/36 Pinner Methodist Church Love Lane Registered Charity Number 1162556**
## **Financial Statement**
For Year Ended 31[st ] August 2023
Standard Form of Accounts Receipts and Payments
## **Minister: Revd. Dr Lynita Conradie**
Office Tel: 0208 868 0353
Email: Lynita.Conradie@methodist.org.uk
**Bankers** : HSBC, 2 Love Lane, Pinner, HA5
**Treasurer** : Bernice Aryee-Addo
Home Tel: 01923 284292
Email: addo.b16@gmail.com
## **Independent Examiner** : John Chamberlain
Home Tel: 0208 573 3607
Email: jechamb1934@gmail.com.com
## **Church Office Administrator** : Mrs Joannah Holt
Office Tel: 0208 868 0353
Email: pinnermethodistchurch@btconnect.com
WEBSITE: www.pinnermethodist.org.uk
## **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1162556**
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## **Pinner Methodist Church**
## **Treasurer Report for Year to 31 August 2023**
## **Governance:**
The governing body of the Methodist Church is the conference which meets once every year. The authority under which the conference acts is given by Methodist Church Act 1976. The Methodist Church does not currently need to register as a charity by the combined effects of Sec. 46 (a) of the Charities Act 1993 and paragraph 4 (2) of the Charities (Exception from Registration) regulation 1996 as amended by Statutory Instrument 2002 No. 1598. The 2006 Charities Act now requires that churches will have to register with the Charity Commissions. Pinner Methodist Church operates within The Harrow & Hillingdon Circuit, The London District of The Methodist Church and The Managing Trustees of The Church are the duly elected members of the Church Council. The Chair - Rev Lynita Conradie, Secretary - Joannah Holt, Treasurer- Bernice AryeeAddo plus Stewards and other members as appointed by Church Council.
## **Statement of Trustees Responsibilities:**
Law applicable to Charities in England and Wales requires The Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. The Trustees must follow the best practice and:
- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently:
- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
- State whether applicable accounting standards and The Statement of Recommended Practice 2005 Accounting and Reporting by Charities have been following:
- Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that activities will continue:
- Adhere to the Changes of the Charity Commission Act 2022, having an expenses policy in place to ensure the right authorisations are considered.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of Pinner Methodist Church and which will enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Standing Orders of the Methodist Church and the Charities Act 2006. They are also responsible for taking reasonable steps to safeguarding the assets of the charity also to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
## **Investment policy:**
The investment of surplus funds is operated via The Central Finance Board (CFB) of the Methodist Church. CFB aims to provide high quality investment service seeking above average returns for long term investors, whilst ensuring that the securities held by its funds are in line with the ethical policy of The Methodist Church.
## **Accounting Policies:**
The financial accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention. These accounts are produced in the Standard Form for Accounts (Receipts & Payments) as required by The Charity Commissioners when the church’s gross income for the Financial Year from all sources, including income from Church Internal Organisations is under £250,000. Fund cash resources surplus to meet day to day needs are deposited with the “Methodist Central Finance Board”. We are required by the Charity Commissioners to have established a “Reserve” Policy for our Church, showing our various funds such as our General Fund Income, our Restricted Fund income and our Reserve Fund income. Our objective is not to hold more than £15,000 in our bank account at any one time. We will continue to fund our Reserves to cater for our contribution to circuit share and to build up our Restricted Funds for Bequest Funds and specific projects as agreed by the Church Council each year in our yearly budget.
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## **2022-2023 POLICIES OF PINNER METHODIST CHURCH**
## Reserve Policy
1. Unrestricted Funds – General funds held as at 31/08/2023 £45,748.67
2. Unrestricted Funds – Designated Funds held as at 31/08/2023 £18,421.30
3. Restricted Funds - Held as at 31/08/2023 £34,452.48
4. Restricted Funds - Gift funds at 31/08/2023 £7.49
5. Endowment Funds – Held as at 31/08/2023 NIL
## Reserve Policy for General Fund
To build up a General Fund balance equivalent to 6 months routine General fund expenditure, to endeavor to achieve this objective at the end of the year.
## Reserve Policy for Designated Funds
To build up and maintain all Designated funds noted below:
- -Property Repair Fund
- -Flower Fund
- -Technology & Organ Fund
## Reserve Policy for Restricted Funds
A proportion of these funds are bequeathed to Pinner Methodist church via legacies (that specifies sums contained in a last will and Testament for the benefit of Pinner Methodist Church) and is a legal requirement under the Methodist church act 1976. Other funds can be deposited with the TMCP if desired. Funds deposited can only be accessed for special projects or for purposes specified in a will such as a Bequest Fund and Benevolent Fund
## **Expenses and payments policy**
what is the payment expected to cover?
- is the payment clearly in the best interests of the charity?
- is there a legal authority for it?
- what conditions must be met if the payment is to be made?
- how will any conflict of interest be managed? Prohibited trustee payments
- payment of hotel accommodation or travel costs for spouses or partners who are not themselves travelling on charity business
- payment of private telephone bills for business unrelated to the charity
- payment of private medical insurance
- petrol mileage rates above the levels approved by HMRC for claimable expenses
- in the case of a trustee nominated by a local authority, expenses already allowed for under that authority’s statutory or contractual arrangements
As part of the SORP requirements, charities must disclose as a note to their accounts:
- the total amount of trustee expenses
- the nature of the various expenses
- the number of trustees involved
For this purpose, expenses do not include purchases made on behalf of the charity for which a trustee has been reimbursed. If trustees have received no expenses, this should also be stated.
The Commission recommends that all charities should follow this approach to accounting for expenses, even if they are not formally required to follow the SORP requirements.
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## **PINNER METHODIST CHURCH**
## **FINANCIAL PAPERS RE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2023**
Figures below based solely on the Bank (HSBC, CFB, TMCP) statements. This means any large amounts rela�ng to the Financial Year 2022/2023 which does not appear on a Bank Statement by 31[st] August is excluded. This year we end up with a massive surplus on The General Fund of £35,009.03. This is due to late receipt of a refund from SSE re Gas for £29k, due for receipt in the previous Financial Year.
The Charity Commissioners proforma, shows the funds split into only two categories a) Unrestricted General & Designated). B) Restricted. But below I show the Funds split into 3 categories: - a) **Unrestricted Fund** – The General Fund. b) **Unrestricted Designated Funds** , which is your Property TMCP Reserve Fund. c) **Restricted Funds** , which is your Benevolence Fund and any Bequests No. 1&2 (talking in general terms not specific terms i.e not confirma�on of breakdown figures for collec�ons, Le�ngs totals etc. (See page 2).
## **BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS**
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Bal. B/Fwd Income Expenditure Bal. C/Fwd
HSBC 8,850.66 149,601.89 106,683.48 51,769.07
CFB 37,048.01 34,232.62 42,142.00 29,138.63
TMCP (22216) 18,421.30 591.31 52.50 18,960.11
TMCP (21197) 34,352.48 1,103.95 98.19 35,458.24
TMCP (10130) 76.23 2.42 2.50 76.15
Combined Total 98,848.68 185,532.19 148,978.67 135,402.20
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## **FUND BALANCES**
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Bal. B/Fwd Income Expenditure Bal. C/Fwd
Unrestricted
General (HSBC + CFB - 45,748.67 183,834.51 148,825.48 80,757.70
£ 150)
Unrestricted
Designated
Property Reserve TMCP 18,421.30 591.31 52.50 18,960.11
(22216)
Combined 64,169.97 184,425.82 148,877.98 99,717.81
Unrestricted
Restricted
TMCP 21197 34,452.48 1,103.95 98.19 35,458.24
TMCP 10130 76.23 2.42 2.50 76.15
Benevolence 150.00 150.00
Combined 34,678.71 1,106.37 100.69 35,684.39
Restricted
Combined 98,848.68 185,532.19 148,978.67 135,402.20
All Funds
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## **PINNER METHODIST CHURCH FINANCIAL PAPERS RE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2023 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (SOFA REPORT) AS PER CHARITY COMMISSION RETURN**
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Unrestricted Unrestricted Combined Restricted Combined 2021/2022
General Designated Unrestricted Total
INCOME
Offering & Gi� 31,145.86 31,145.86 31,145.86 34,842.78
Aid
Bank Interest 1,196.36 591.31 1,787.67 1,106.37 2,894.04 156.62
Le�ngs 82,752.88 82,752.88 82,752.88 53,949.75
Other Income (*) 42,739.41 42,739,41 42,739.41 19,184.93
Combined 157,834.51 591.31 158,425.82 1,106.37 159,532.19 108,134.08
Income Total (*)
EXPENDITURE
Circuit 42,142.00 42,142.00 42,142.00 42,442.00
Repairs & 63,015.57 63,015.57 63,015.57 58,005.82
Maintenance
U�li�es & 11,135.52 11,135.52 11,135.52 38,374.97
Insurance
Dona�ons 2,027.24 2,027.24 2,027.24 1,442.00
Other 4,505.15 52.50 4,557.65 100.69 4,658.34 5,179.15
Expenditure
Combined 122,825.48 52.50 122,877.98 100.69 122,978.67 145,443.94
Expenditure Total
Surplus 35,009.03 538.81 35,547.84 1,005.68 36,553.52
Deficit 37,309.86
Total B/Fwd 45,748.67 18,421.30 64,169.97 34,678.71 98,848.68 136,158.54
Total C/Fwd 80,757.70 18,960.11 99,717.81 35,684.39 135,402.20 98,848.68
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(*) Unusually high Other Income total was due to late receipt of SSE refund for £27k re the gas bill, income in the above amount above due in the last financial Year. So, for Financial Year 2022/2023 true General Fund Surplus is £35,009.03 – £22,122.12 i.e £7,886.91.
HSBC & CFB Accounts.
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## **Pinner Methodist Church**
## **Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2022**
## **The Financial Review**
## **INTRODUCTION:**
This report is produced in line with the latest Charity Commissioners recommendations. Pinner Methodist Church has been a Registered Charity from 7[th ] July 2015. This places certain additional responsibilities on the Charity’s trustees (the officers of the church and other church members.
The report is then submitted on the Charity Commission’s website council members. Besides having to report on property and finance matters to the circuit we also have to submit an annual report to the Charity Commission (by end May of each year). The submission includes our annual accounts which must explains our “charitable activities” during the twelve months period. This information is available on the Charity Commission website in public view.
## **FINANCIAL YEAR 2022/23**
This Financial year being what it was, we successfully achieved some of our goals for the year and have much to be thankful for. Some repairs planned for the year were suspended due to the increase in energy prices, inflation and high cost of living. The uncertainty of meeting our expenditure with what we earned meant we had to adapt to a new way of living and spending only where we felt comfortable to afford. There was much to consider such as adhering to new government guidelines changes made to the Charity commission Act making sure the church had put certain policies in place safeguarding its entirety
This report primarily focuses on the Church’s financial affairs for the last fiscal year (see heading) and includes all income and expenses throughout the period. It will provide a financial trail to where we are relative to the budget confirmed by Church Council. It was agreed that much of our reserves would be used until the running of the church was back to near normal in the previous year as a result from the national lockdown and drop in our income earned. While some members have increased their contributions, the Church council agreed a small increase to our lettings. This has helped a great deal, in line with inflation our bank interested have increased somewhat.
## **GENERAL:**
**Our Cash Assets** at 31 August 2023 total £135,402.20 made up of £51,769.07 in our current account, £29,138.63 on our interest-bearing deposit account with The Central Finance Board (CFB) of The Methodist Church. With the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes (TMCP) we hold three accounts. A Bequest account with which we are obliged to place any bequest income has a total of £35,458.24 which is available to our church for approved specified projects or other expenditures. We have a general repair fund with the TMCP (General Repair Fund Account) which holds a balance of £18,960.11 at our disposal for planned repairs. We also have a small ongoing account with a balance of £76.15. in total the balance on all three accounts equates to £54.459.50
## **Fixed assets: Value of Property £4,118,902.00**
**Income** as at 31[st ] August 2023 are £157,834.51 the total mainly from Collection/Gifting and Lettings and other income.
**Expenses** are at £122,825.48 this includes Property maintenance, Property admin Utilities and other expense
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## **Our administrator salary**
Last year’s admin salary was £29,027.67 for a 32-hour week which includes Employer Pension contributions. The admin salary hours are split between 6 hours at Eastcote Methodist Church and the remaining 26 hours between Pinner Playtime and Pinner Methodist Church lettings duties. Annual increase from September 2022/23. Our Finance team and church council both agreed that we would award the higher end 3% increase to her salary for her exemplary work and the extra time and efforts she puts into her job.
## **Our utility payments**
British Gas services and Scottish and Southern Electric Plc our utility companies remained the same in 2019 when we entered a 4yrs contract with Utility Aid Company, this contract is due to finish at midway of our fiscal year. We will need to get in touch with Utility Aid to view our options. Money owed to us from the utility company was credited back to our bank account this financial year.
## **Water**
We are no longer with Affinity Water for Business. They now trade under Castle Water . Our suage part of our water bill remain unmeasured so we pay a set amount for the year through direct debit. A meter has been fitted so some of our water now is measured on a meter. We have so far spent 480.82 on water.
## **Telephone**
Reviewing our account each year is saving us money. We paid £1,092.16 in total for this fiscal year.
## **Gardner’s figures**
Previously Pinner Playtime had been taking care of the gardening side of things just until we could employ a gardener with an adequate budget to cover the expenses.
## **Our Lets**
Proceeds of our lets such as Oak Lee who are contracted with us for two years. The fact that we went over our budget last year, we still earned enough income this to accommodate most of our unexpected expenses for the year. With inflation increased a review of our letting rate was inevitable this has helped to fill gaps we would have fallen short of. Earned this year £82,752.88.
## **The Tax refunds**
Figures for this financial year, we received a sum of £6,983.76 in tax refunds.
## **V.A.T refund**
We are exempt from paying V.A.T for their services and repairs. This is because as a charity we are not to pay
V.A.T on Disability facilities, products and services. Not much to report on VAT savings this year.
## **Our circuit shares**
This year (Fund for Ministry or Assessment) our circuit share was reduced from £10,610.50 each quarter to £10,310.50.
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## **In addition, self –funding internal church organisations**
Harvest of Waste, Men’s Supper Club, Fellowship Lunch, Fun ’N Funds internal organisations are now closed and funds allocated to various projects. Some of the funds are held in the TMCP general account in readiness of allocated future project. Pinner Playtime and Love Lane Youth Club are all self-finding internal organisations acting in the best interest of social outreach and support for the church and community. Their account stands at £12,533.83 collectively as at 31/08/2023.
## **Buildings and Content Premium. £3,527.41**
Our insurance reviewed in November of each year; we aim to keep the excess the same at £50.00.
## **Cleaning**
Our cleaning bill has been reviewed and with the church closely monitoring what we are paying for it seems satisfactory for now. Other cleaning companies have been explored and the difference is minimal, otherwise service okay. Our cleaning bill for the year was £9,154.29.
Overall, it is fair to say we earn just enough to pay all bills and a little extra to do much needed repair or maintenance.
Our accounts have been checked and signed off in readiness to submit to the Charity Commission.
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Pinner Methodist Church
Financial Papers re Year ended 31st August 2023
Figures below based solely on the Bank IHSBC. CF8, TMCPI statements. Thls means any large
amounts relating to the Flnancial Year 202212023 which does not appear on a Bank Ststement by
31 August is excluded. This year we end up with a massive surplus on The General Fund of
£35,C(19.03. Thi5 is due to late receipt of a refund from SSE re Gas for £29k, due for receipt in the
previous Financial Year.
The Charity Commi55ioners proforma, shows the funds spllt Into only two categorles al Unrestricted
General & Designated). Bl Restricted. But below I show the Funds split into 3 ¢ategorles-
Unrestricted Fund- The General F¥Jnd. bl Vnrestrlrted Deslgnated Funds. which Is your Property
TMCP Reserve Fund. cl Restrlcted Funds, which is your Benevolence Fund and any Bequests No.
1&2 Italking in general term5 not Specific terms i.e not confirmatlon of breakdown figures for
collecttons, Lettings totals etc. Isee page 21.
BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS
Bal. B/Fwd
8.850.66
37,048.01
18,421.30
34,352.48
76.23
Income
149,601.89
34.232.62
591.31
1,103.95
2.42
Expendlture
106,683.48
42.142.00
52.50
98.19
2.50
Bal. C/Fwd
51,769.07
29,138.63
18,960.11
35,458.24
76.15
HSBC
CFB
TMCP1222161
TMCP1211971
TMCP1101301
Comblned Total
98,848.68
185,532.19
148,978.67
135A02.20
FUND BALANCES
Bal. BIFwd
Income
£xpendlture
Bal. CIFwd
Unrestrlcted
General IHSBC + CFB-
£1501
45,748.67
183.834.51
148,825.48
80.757.70
Unrestricted
Designated
Property Reserve TMCP
1222161
18,421.30
591.31
52.50
18,960.11
Comblned
Unrestrlcted
64,169.97
184N25.82
148,8TI.98
99,717.81
Restrirted
TMCP 21197
TMCP 10130
Benevolence
34.452.48
76.23
150.00
1,103.95
2.42
98.19
2.50
35,458.24
76.15
150.
CombSned
Restrlrted
Comblned
All Funds
34,678.71
1,106.37
IiY).69
35,684.39
98,848.68
I8532.19
148,978.67
135,402.20
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Pinner Methodlst Church
Financial Papers re Year ended 31st August 2023
STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITY (SOFA REPORT)
Unrestrlcted
Dasl nated
Cornblned
Unrestrlrted
Restrfcted
CombSned
Totsl
202112022
G•n•r•l
INCOME
Offering & Gift
Aid
8ank Interest
Lettings
Other Income I'l
31,145.86
31,145.86
31,145.86
34.842.78
1.196.36
82,752.88
42,739.41
591.31
1.787.67
82,752.88
42,739,41
1.106.37
2.894.04
82.752.88
42,739.41
156.62
53,949.75
19.184.93
Comblned
Income Total {')
157A34.51
591.31
158,425.82
1,106.37
159,532.19
108.134.08
EXPENDITURE
Circuit
Repalrs &
Maintenance
utilities &
Insurance
Donations
Other
Expenditu
42,142.00
63,015.57
42,142.00
63,015.57
42.142.(M)
63,015.57
42.442.00
58,005.82
11.135.52
11,135.52
11.135.52
38,374.97
2,027.24
4,505.15
20,27.24
4,557.65
20.27.24
4,658.34
1,442.IXJ
5.179.15
52.50
1Tr).69
Comblned
Ex
ndlture Total
122,825.48
52.50
122,877.98
I.69
122,978.67
145,443.94
Surplus
35.009.03
538.81
35,547.84
1,005.68
36,553.52
Deficit
37,309.86
Total B/Fwd
45,748.67
18AZI.30
64,169.97
34,67&71
98W8.68
136,158.54
Total C/Fwd
80,757.70
18.960.11
99,717.81
35,684.39
135,402.20
98W8.68
{ l Unusually high Other Income total was due to late recelpt of SSE refund for £27k re the gas bill.
Income in the above amount above due in the last finantial Year. So for Financial Year 202212023
true General Fund Surplus Is £35,009.03- £22,122.12 i.e £7,886.91.
I I Comblned Income & Expenditure totals £26k le5$ than figure5 shown on page I, due to exclusion
of transfers between HSBC & CFB Accounts.
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CHURCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
ACCOUNTS
THE METHODIST CHURCH
STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS
PINNER METHODIST
Church
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 August 2023
Clrcult
Clr¢ult no.
35136
Reglstsred Charlty - Ch•rlty R•gi$tratlon number
If not a registered charity Her Majestys Revenue and
Customs Glft Ald number
(The HMRC number is equivalent to a registered charity number in tems of evidence of charitabl8 status
and may be used to give to donors or grant funders wishing to see evidence of the organisation's
charitable status. Methodist charities in England and Wales that are not registered charities are
excepted from registration under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242)
1162556
NIA
Minister..
REVD DR LYNITA CONRADIE
Church Stewards:
PAMELA
CROCKER
SYLVIA
AGYARE
JANET
DOBSON
DAVID
SALKELD
HEATHER
MORRIS
Treasurer:
BERNICE ARYEE-ADDO
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ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Church
Unrestrlctèd Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totals th18
T¢)tal$ lasi
year
SECTION A
year
a1
RECEIPTS
Note
a2
Offerin
s and Tax re¢ov8T8d
Bank and CFB interest and
Investment Income
1,IFI.L1
8EIS2.%E
W2 139-Itl
Lettin
%21S288
SI21_15
Oiher ripts
TOTAL RECEIPTS
a6
lil >5Z-)X la71
ItsE,13-og
SECTION B
b1
PAYMENTS
b2
Circuit Assessm8nt or Share
Ipz 14L-ts
i o21-Itk
L3 oiS-SI
LtrR
b3
Donations
Re
irs and Mainlenance
Ub"lities Ilnsurances, water
Cha
es, h*ating & lightin
£3 biS-SI
11,13s-3Z
55ooS£
b5
1 I13S-57
38 374-97
b6
b7
(Xher payments
TOTAL PAYMENTS
5,119-IS
b8
iou-Eq
12Z
18-EY
Ib91
SECTION C
NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS
FOR THEYEAR
afj8
3SS¥78¥
I,orJS-I8
45S3.S2
Total funds broughl forwaTd from
last year
YviiS_II
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c1+c2
q8 117-81
35 E3*.39
ISS,1.20
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ustsllents
¢7
TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR
{c3+c4}
*117-81
35 LÈ4-39
3s w2-2
Ic8
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SECTION D
FOR INFORMATION ONLY.. MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO &XTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
these amounts are not to be included in total recÈiptslpayments figures above)
d1
Balance brou
ht forward from last
d2
Offeri
sIGifts- received for external
anisations
d3
Offe¥ingslGifts - passed to extemal Nganisations
d4
BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID
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Declaratlons and Scrutiny
l ¢onflmi that those Rgceipt and Paymont based accounts for the year to 31 August 2023 have been
prepared from the records of tha Church and that they Include all funds under the control of the Church
trustees.
Signature of Ireasur8r........
Namo and 8ddres8 of Iroasurer EfAN..1 ...A.*&e- AODO '
. Post C0de...Q..&.l.F
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Pr•8•ntatlon to thg Church tru•t
I confimi th81 th& annual report and accounts for the year endfjd 31 August 2023 w8reMII bo.
prgsontod to the nwgUng of the Church trustees hdd on ..
Slgnature of tha Chalr of the moollng
Namt of the Chair of the meellrrfj
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Responslbllltles and bas18 of report
I re to the tru$tg08 on my oxamlnatlon of the accounts of the .
. Church
for the year ended 31 August 2023 sel out on p8ges 2. 10 .?. As the Chur¢h's truste88, you are
r8sFX)nsible for the preparation of the 8¢ctyJnts in accordanc8 With the rgqui1emts of Ihg Charities Act
2011 {'the ACYI.
I in re5Pe¢t of my examin811 of Ihtr Church's accounts carri8d out und&r soctSon 145 of the Act
and. in ¢arying out my 9xaminati. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515Xbl of the Ad.
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I have completed my examination. I confim that no mat¢rial matters have come to my attentlon In
connection with the examination (other than that dlsclosed below'} whlch givè m8 cause to belleve
that in, any material respect..
the accounting records were not kèpt in accordance with section 130 of tho Act" or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I hav8 no conc8ms and have come across no other matters In conn6ction wllh the examination to
vthich attention should be drawn in this report in order to 8nabl6 a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
I kwfftave not. obtained independent verification of all investments with Ihe Truste8s for Methodist
Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds al the Central Finance Board of
the Mèthodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the
balance sheet dats.
SKJnalure of independènt examiner
Name of independent examiner
Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner
Name of fiTh (where appropriate)
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Churches Receipts and Payrn8nts 2023
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