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2023-10-31-accounts

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

To 31[st] October 2023 Period start date 1[st] November 2022 Period end date

Charity name:ROMAN ROAD INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH

Charity registration number:1169728

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The principle object of the Charity is the
advancement of the Christian faith in
accordance with the Statement of Faith
and Practice of the Independent
Methodist Connexion. The Charity may
also carry out other charitable purposes
in the uk and/or other parts of the world.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 The focus of our activities are: Worship,
Prayer and Bible studies held every
week at the Church premises and virtual
meetings of the congregation online.
Weekly children’s groups, involving
activities, music, bible stories and art
and craft work. We welcome all young
people regardless of personal
background, gender or personal
circumstances
Summer Activity Mornings were held
and were well received and attended by
the community. We are holding
seasonal events, coffee mornings for
adults and evening quizzes and meals
with speakers at various times over the
year.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit.
The Trustees met 3 times during the
year in person.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference Para 1.38

Policy on grant making The Charity does not currently make any
grants.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 Any surplus funds, which are not likely
to be needed to pay for our day to day
activities and maintenance costs are
placed on deposit to earn interest.
These funds are available to further
expand our outreach into the local
community and beyond.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 A great contribution is made by our
volunteers, without whom we would not
be able to hold our weekly activities.
This year, again they have spent many
hours keeping in touch, not only with
our member but in the wider community
via social media, zoom, speaker boxes
and posting out information.
Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 We reviewed our risk assessments and
policies in line with government
guidance on Covid 19. We make
available hand sanitiser and paper
towels. We continue to sanitise and
clean down equipment used by he
various groups. Our toddler groups
continue to thrive with 45 children and
carers attending weekly. In the summer
we held 3 activity mornings, which were
very well attended, with 120 children
participating in the sessions. We hold
monthly Messy Church sessions, which
approx. 20 children attend regularly.
We hold monthly Café~ Church
services one Sunday monthly, which is
all age and provides an opportunity for
all to worship together in a more relaxed
atmosphere. These services are very
well received and have proved very
popular.
The Whatsapp group continues to
support and inform and the zoom
evening services, with speakers
continue..
The uniformed groups of Guides,
Brownies and Rainbows bring a new
group of youngsters into our building,
developing our links with the wider
community.
Additional information (optional)
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You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 Because our membership is elderly we
are at times struggling to attract
volunteers to help with events, but the
Leadership is hopeful encouraging new
people
Donations to other Charitable
organisations during the year totalled
£2570
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 Fundraising has been improving over
the year, as more events are held on a
regular basis.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 In January 2023 £32061 was transferred
from the Investment account to the
current account to cover expected
expenses. At the end of the period funds
increased by £4994
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Any surplus funds, which are not
needed to pay for our day to day
activities and maintenance costs are
placed on deposit to earn interest.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £50040
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 None

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 We hold sales and coffee mornings
during the year. We hire out our Church
Hall to gain extra income.
Our main income for this period has
been freewill offerings by the
congregation and donations from the
community
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution agreed 20th march 2016
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Governing Document approved by
Church Members meeting.
6 Church members meetings were held
during the period.
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed by the Annual
General Meeting held in January each
year, by approval of Church Members.
All Trustees are holding Trustees of the
Church building in accordance with the
Trust Deed.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 The Independent Methodist Connexion
provides professional training to all
Trustees. Webinar training was
undertaken by 2 trustees
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 The Church is a member of the
Independent Methodist Connexion.
The Church is a member of the Baptist
Union of Great Britain.
The church is member of the
Evangelical Alliance.
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 See above
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name ROMAN ROAD INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH
Other name the charity uses ROMAN RD IM CHURCH
Registered charity number 1169728
Charity’s principal address 38 Hedges Street
FAILSWORTH
M35 9JR GREATER MANCHESTER

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
PHILIP DAVIES CHAIR -TRUSTEES CHURCH MEMBERS
LILA ADAMS CHURCH MEMBERS
PAUL LAMBERT MINISTER CHURCH MEMBERS
DOROTHY
KENDRICK		 ELDER – MINISTER CHURCH MEMBERS
JEAN TAVENER MINISTER CHURCH MEMBERS
DEREK BARRON MINISTER CHURCH MEMBERS
CHRISTINE BELL LEADER CHURCH MEMBERS
ELIZABETH
BARRON		 CHURCH
SECRETARY		 CHURCH MEMBERS
ALEC BELL CURCH MEMBERS
ALISON TIPPING LEADER/
TREASURER		 CHURCH MEMBERS
VALERIE
COCKCROFT		 TREASURER CHURCH MEBERS

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
ALL TRUSTEES ARE
HOLDING TRUSTEES OF
THE CHURCH BUILDING

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

NONE

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
PHILIP R DAVIES VALERIE A COCKCROFT

CHAIR TRUSTEES		 SECR
ROMAN ROAD INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH ROMAN ROAD INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH ROMAN ROAD INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH No (if any)
1169728		 No (if any)
1169728		 No (if any)
1169728		 CC16a
For the period
from		 Period start date
01/11/2022		 To Period end date
31/10/2023
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
15,153
6,568
2,425
5,551
7,421
41
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-
37,159
82,061
-
82,061
119,220
2,177
846
17,068
2,704
930
1,689
2,570
1,690
2,450
32,124
50,000
-
50,000
82,124
37,096
-
-
37,096		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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to the nearest £
15,153
6,568
2,425
5,551
7,421
41
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-
37,159
82,061
-
82,061
119,220
2,177
846
17,068
2,704
930
1,689
2,570
1,690
2,450
32,124
50,000
-
50,000
82,124
37,096		 Last year
to the nearest £
VOLUNTARY RECEIPTS 15,153 14,660
HIRE OF HALL 6,568 5,687
FUNDRAISING EVENTS 2,425 1,007
DONATIONS 5,551 5,130
OTHER RECEIPTS 7,421 5,208
SHAWBROOK BANK INTEREST 41 -
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- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 37,159 31,692
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
SHAWBROOK BANK 82,061
- -
Sub total 82,061 -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
31,692
WAGES/NI/TAX 2,177 10,822
COST OF FUNDRAISING 846 307
MAINTENANCE 17,068 13,395
UTILITIES 2,704 2,045
TELEPHONE/BROADBAND 930 .
MEMBERSHIP 1,689 1,504
DONATIONS 2,570 2,210
INSURANCE 1,690 1,610
SUNDRIES 2,450 3,586
**Sub total ** 32,124 35,479
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
SHAWBROOK BANK 50,000
-
**Sub total ** 50,000 -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
35,479
37,096 - - 37,096 - 3,787
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37,096 - - 37,096 - 3,787

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

16/02/2024

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
CO-OPERATIVE BANK
SHAWBROOK BANK
Details
Details
Details
Signature		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
62,256
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50,041
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-
112,297
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Agreement Error
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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Print Name		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
25,201
82,051
-
107,252
Agreement Error
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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Current value
(optional)
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Current value
(optional)
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

16/02/2024

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ROMAN ROAD INDEPENDENT m￿ll0D1￿ CHURCH FAIISWORTH FINANCIAL STATEMENfs YEAR ENDED 31 ocfoBER 2023 FINANCIAL ￿ATEMENT I have prepared the financial statements for the year ended 31 Ottober 2023 Signed By Treasurer Date: 10 January 2024 Name of Treasurer: Valerie A Cockcroft INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report on the financial statements of Roman Road Independent Methodist Church Failsworth forthe year ended 31 October 2023. Respertive responsibiltties The church is responsible forthe preparation of the financial statements, and considers that the audit requirement of Settion 4312) of the CharitiesAct 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibilityto state. on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 4317}{bl of the Act. whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Dirertions of the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the church and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements. and seeking explanations concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements. Independent Examinerfs statement In connection with my examination of the church funds. nothing came to my attention which gave me cause to believe otherwise than that the financial statements accord with the accounting records of the church. and that those records satisfied the requirements of the Att. l am not aware of any matter to which attention should be drawn in arderto enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Signed bythe Independent Examiner: Date: 10 January 2024 Name of the Independent Examiner: Judith Haughton B.E.M.